Rail Bridge CAD Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership plans

Job summary

HDR in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a CAD/BIM Designer to perform critical engineering tasks related to rail projects. The role includes leading CAD staff and utilizing innovative software to create detailed models. Candidates should have significant experience in digital design and be familiar with rail bridge projects. HDR offers a collaborative environment and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting both personal and professional growth.

Join HDR to contribute to transformative projects while thriving in a culture of inclusion and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in digital design and digital delivery.
• Advanced skillset with 3D Coordination tools.
• Experience related to rail bridge and/or civil design drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor CAD staff.
• Support production of engineering designs.
• Create 3D models for railroad projects.
• Maintain CAD standards and workspaces.

Skills

Digital design (BIM element authoring)

Digital delivery (model management)

3D design software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Client service and communication

Education

Technical degree or combination of education and relevant experience

Associates degree in Engineering Technology / CAD

Tools

OpenRail Designer

OpenRoad Designer

OpenBridge Designer

BIM and 3D CAD software

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 invite you to build your CAD management career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a detail‑oriented CAD/BIM designer to serve in a technical role performing engineering‑related tasks including calculations, computer‑aided design, modeling, and project delivery on rail projects. If you would like to own your future, own your company, and own who you are, HDR is the perfect place to work in a collaborative, innovative digital delivery environment.

HDR CAD managers thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team‑spirit, diversity, thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability, offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high‑performance environment. If that sounds good to you, please apply!

We’ve already earned National ACEC awards for the West Colton Flyover Structures, the HDR‑patented Infinity Loop Design, and the West Vancouver Freight Access Program Management project. You could help us bring home the next one.

We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it’s not your whole life. We offer benefits that look out for your health and wellness from a “whole you” perspective. Whether you are continuing your education, mapping your financial future, balancing work and family, or planning for retirement, we want to support your personal and professional goals. Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans — and more!

Join us to collaborate with a global team, grow your career and work on amazing projects!

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor existing Rail Bridge CAD staff.
• Support Rail Bridge Engineers and Rail Bridge Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software.
• Maintain client specific CAD standards and workspaces.
• Develop basic construction quantities from designs.
• Create 3D models of freight railroad track/civil projects and other Building Information Modeling (BIM) tasks to support the development of railroad projects.
• Typical projects will be for railway, transit, and highway projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology / CAD.
• Experience in rail bridge and/or rail civil design drafting or related projects.
• Experience with OpenRail Designer, OpenRoad Designer, and/or OpenBridge Designer.
• Experience working with BIM and 3D CAD software platforms.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including the ability to use Excel to calculate quantities for cost estimating purposes.
• Experience and/or interest in the railroad industry.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiar with 3D design software add‑ins and supporting applications.
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic.

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

May 19, 2026

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.