Digital Design Project Lead

HDR, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Digital Design Project Lead in Atlanta, GA to guide discipline modeling, manage BIM output and ensure delivery per the Digital Delivery Plan. You will own the discipline model and coordinate with other teams to support reliable, efficient design workflows.

You will mentor Digital Design staff, demonstrate advanced knowledge of 3D design software and document management, prepare detailed drawings, and help drive HDR's commitment to quality, standards, and project success across

Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in 3D design and BIM workflows.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of engineering or architectural concepts and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discipline model and generate BIM elements per the Digital Delivery Plan.
• Create and maintain discipline models, systems, content, and output.
• Mentor and develop the Digital Design staff within the discipline.
• Prepare detailed drawings and diagrams within project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate design with other discipline models through reviews and 3D coordination.
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified for the project.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Technical degree

Tools

3D design software

Document management

3D Coordination tools

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 electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Digital Design Project Lead, we’ll count on you to:

• Work for a specific discipline, with no direction from the Architect/Engineer or other technical professional
• Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Have mastered their specific discipline and how it interacts with other discipline designs
• Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation and plan presentation for all disciplines
• Mentor and develop the Digital Design staff within their discipline
• Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
• Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
• Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
• Contribute to the development of the business class digital needs

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• 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
• Leadership and mentoring skillsets required

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Oct 22, 2026

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