Drawing Assistant

HDR; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Michigan, Inc. seeks a Drawing Assistant to join our Power Delivery team in Ann Arbor. You will support engineering by drawing and checking in/out documents, filing drawings, and transmitting files to HDR clients with high quality and accuracy.

Required: high school diploma; preferred associate degree; knowledge of MS Office and CAD drawing basics; strong communication and multi-tasking in a team setting; local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with CAD drawing attributes.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams by supporting drawing processes and document control.
• Catalogue and file documents and drawings.
• Transmit engineering drawings to HDR team and clients.
• Follow an exact process repeatedly with a high degree of quality and communicate issues to the team.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

MS Office

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?

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.

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.

HDR Michigan, Inc.

is seeking a Drawing Assistant to join our growing, nationally ranked Power Delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams by supporting drawing, checking in, checking out, procedures
• Catalogue and filing documents and drawings
• Transmitting engineering-related drawings and information to the HDR engineering team as well as HDR clients.
• This position involves following an exact process repeatedly with a high degree of quality as well as effectively communicating issues regarding the process with the team.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Bentley MicroStation
• Working knowledge of Bentley ProjectWise
• Understands CAD drawing attributes
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments
• Familiarity and understanding of construction drawings and documents
• Works well in a team environment and communicates well with many different team members
• Able to consistently handle deadlines and prioritize work
• Ability to respond to a changing and evolving process as well as learn new tasks.
• Excellent organization skills
• Associate degree preferred
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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-Michigan-Ann Arbor Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026

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