Mechanical BIM Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical BIM Coordinator in downtown Chicago to support the Building Engineering Services Group. You will help expand mechanical BIM modeling, develop CAD bench capabilities, and mentor peers while working with engineers and designers on diverse projects.

The role focuses on digital delivery, disciplined modeling, and coordination across disciplines to ensure accurate drawings and reliable project delivery from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Two years of BIM/Revit experience for mechanical projects.
• Strong 3D design software skills and document management.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the discipline model under supervision.
• Create discipline models, systems, content and digital delivery output.
• Model BIM elements accurately within the project constraints.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts and diagrams using 3D software.
• Maintain the discipline model with project information, coordinates and sheets.
• Produce discipline-specific documentation with precise annotations.

Skills

BIM Coordination

3D Modeling

Communication

Tools

Revit

Microsoft 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?

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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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Come join the fast-growing Building Engineering Services Group at HDR. The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural, and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and Federal project types both locally as well as across the region and globally. With a team of experienced staff in specific market areas such as Healthcare, Science and Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Mission Critical, Hospitality, Industrial, Municipal, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, Federal, and Resources facilities, we provide engineering excellence for our clients.

To help support our rapidly growing mechanical needs in the Data Center market, and to provide the mechanical engineering team BIM support, HDR desires a Mechanical BIM Coordinator that has over 2 years of BIM/Revit experience to work out of our downtown Chicago office. This position will also help develop our CAD bench with a strong network of support staff who will help coach, mentor and grow their drafting/design capabilities and expertise.

Role and Responsibilities

In the role of Mechanical BIM Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer, or other technical professional
• Assist in the development of the discipline model, with direction from the Digital Design, Architectural, or Engineering staff
• Responsible for assisting with the creation of the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Has 2 years of experience in 3D modeling for reputable firms.
• Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications

• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

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-Illinois-Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 21, 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.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.