Civil 3D/BIM Design Lead - Water

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,525 - 90,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking a CAD/BIM Drafter to develop design and construction drawings under supervision for water/wastewater projects. You will perform CAD tasks, create layouts, and assemble plan sets while coordinating with engineering disciplines.

The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Revit, in-office collaboration, and strong attention to detail. Candidates should have an associate degree in Engineering Technology/CAD or equivalent CAD experience and be comfortable with BIM

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology/CAD or 2+ years CAD experience with AutoDesk certification.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Revit for design drawings.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and PDF workflows (BlueBeam Revu).
• Experience with BIM coordination and design drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction drawings under supervision.
• Perform CAD/BIM tasks using standardized drafting techniques.
• Create design drawings and layouts for water-related conveyance systems.
• Assemble plan sets and coordinate with multiple disciplines.
• Learn and apply project drafting standards and revisions.
• Work independently to produce redline revisions and designs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering Technology/CAD

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Infrastructure

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

The primary duties of this position will be to create process design models, or pipeline plan and profile drawings independently with direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager on various projects that include water/wastewater treatment facilities or pipelines. You will perform non-routine and complex BIM modeling and Civil3D drafting assignments requiring application of standardized electronic modeling/drafting techniques. You will be expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with your supervisor regarding workload to meet project deadlines without compromising work/life balance. Position requires knowledge of procedures for design development and construction documents for water/wastewater and infrastructure projects. The ability to work as an integrated member of a project team and willingness to collaborate with colleagues from other offices is essential.

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Earth, and Autodesk Revit. Candidates with demonstrated proficiency in at least Civil3D and/or Revit are encouraged to apply. Collaborative design development is key to our success, and as such, applicants should expect to be in the office at least four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction drawings with direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Performance of routine CADD/BIM assignments requiring application of standardized electronic drafting techniques including annotation, management of layers, and overall drawing presentation.
• Creation of design drawings and development of initial engineering layouts for water/wastewater/stormwater conveyance systems and site civil plans.
• Assembly of plan sets and coordination with multiple engineering disciplines and associated reference files.
• Learn and apply project/client specific drafting standards to drawings.
• Ability to work independently to perform redline revisions and develop design drawings from initial sketches.
• Performance of basic quantity and geometry calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to recognize issues and solve problems autonomously
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and prioritize workloads associated with several projects.
• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology/CAD or minimum of 2-years equivalent professional CAD experience with AutoDesk certification.
• Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Revit to create design drawings and details following CAD standards.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and BlueBeam Revu.
• Strong ability to follow written and oral instruction, tasking assignments, and documenting completion of tasks
• Prior and extensive use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, Navisworks and/or Autodesk Infrastructure
• Experience developing alignments and profiles of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience developing drawing and supporting design figures for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations using Revit.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• A retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $63,525 - $90,750

Primary Location

United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations

United States-Colorado-Greenwood Village, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Colorado-Englewood

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

Jul 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.