Lead Transportation CAD Production

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Digital Production Area Lead in the Transportation Business Group, Kansas City, MO. You will lead CAD-based plan production for transportation projects, ensuring consistent, accurate plan sets using CAD/BIM tools.

You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers and other disciplines, establish standards, templates, and workflows, and mentor a team of CAD professionals across offices. Prior experience with MicroStation and ORD is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 3 years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations in delivering transportation design projects.
• Strong hands-on experience using CAD software to develop and deliver transportation plan sets.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, ORD, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD and Civil 3D; ORD certification preferred.
• HDR’s MO-KS Transportation team primarily uses MicroStation and ORD.
• Experience establishing standards, workspaces, repeatable workflows, and training others to use them effectively.
• Experience managing project information in ProjectWise, Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, Autodesk Forma/BIM 360; ISO 19650 familiarity helpful.
• Understanding BIM content, data management, information exchange, and interoperability among platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD-based plan production for transportation projects, from initial setup through final plan delivery and closeout.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, designers, and other disciplines to establish folder structures, CAD standards, sheet organization, production schedules, submittals, and project-specific workflows.
• Manage CAD plan production across offices and disciplines, including work sharing, file management, drawing development, design updates, plotting, and review of 2D/3D design information.
• Develop, maintain, and apply production standards, templates, and CAD/BIM management plans in coordination with Digital Delivery leadership.
• Review area project drawings and CAD files for accuracy, standards compliance, discipline coordination, and consistency; support QA/QC planning and audits.
• Advise project leaders on design software, digital delivery practices, and workflow improvements for quality and efficiency.
• Supervise, mentor, train, and recruit CAD and production professionals; connect staff and offices with training and resources.

Skills

BIM element authoring

model management

analytical skills

problem solving

discipline coordination

CAD software proficiency

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

standards development

training others

Education

Technical degree

5+ years related industry experience

3D design software proficiency

Tools

ProjectWise

Bentley Infrastructure Cloud

Autodesk Forma/BIM 360

ISO 19650 familiarity

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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

As the Digital Production Area Lead for the Transportation Business Group, your primary focus will be leading CAD-based plan production for transportation projects. You will help teams efficiently develop consistent, accurate, and high-quality plan sets using CAD and related digital production tools. In partnership with Digital Delivery and Digital Design leaders, you will maintain production standards, guide project setup and execution, coordinate plan production across offices and disciplines, and introduce practical workflow improvements. You will also lead and develop production staff through clear expectations, training, and access to the right resources.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead CAD-based plan production for transportation projects, from initial setup and work planning through final plan delivery and closeout.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, designers, and other disciplines to establish folder structures, CAD standards, sheet organization, production schedules, submittals, and project-specific plan production workflows.
• Manage CAD plan production across offices and disciplines, including work sharing, team coordination, file management, drawing development, design updates, plotting, and review of supporting 2D and 3D design information.
• Develop, maintain, and apply production standards, templates, supporting resources, CAD management plans, and BIM execution plans in coordination with Digital Delivery leadership.
• Review area project drawings and CAD files for accuracy, standards compliance, discipline coordination, and consistency; support QA/QC planning and regular project audits.
• Advise project leaders on design software, digital delivery practices, and workflow improvements that strengthen quality, efficiency, and client outcomes.
• Supervise, mentor, train, and recruit CAD and production professionals; connect staff and offices with training, guidance, and communication resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 3 years digital delivery (model management) experience
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations in delivering transportation design projects
• Strong hands-on experience using CAD software to develop and deliver transportation plan sets, including drawings, sheets, details, and supporting design models.
• Proficiency with transportation design platforms such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D; professional certification in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is preferred.
• HDR’s MO-KS Transportation team primarily uses MicroStation and ORD
• Experience establishing standards, workspaces, and repeatable workflows, and training others to use them effectively.
• Experience managing project information in common data environments such as ProjectWise, Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, Autodesk Forma/BIM 360; familiarity with ISO 19650 is helpful
• Understanding of BIM content, data management, information exchange, and interoperability among platforms

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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.

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

Primary Location

: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry

: Transit

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Geomatics and Remote Sensing

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Sep 18, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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