Senior BIM Designer

HDR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,525 - 90,750; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior BIM Designer in Chicago, Illinois, responsible for managing discipline models and ensuring quality in project delivery. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and at least 5 years of experience in the architecture industry.

Key responsibilities include producing discipline-specific documentation, maintaining model health, and coordinating with other disciplines. The compensation range is between $63,525 and $90,750 annually, based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related industry experience.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth working knowledge of Revit for model management.
• Create and maintain discipline models and documentation.
• Monitor and improve company standards.

Skills

Revit

3D design software

3D Coordination tool

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Technical degree or combination of education and industry experience

Job description

Overview

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?

In the role of Senior BIM Designer, we'll count on you to:

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• Provide in-depth working knowledge of Revit with an emphasis on project setup, model management, and quality control oversight of Revit models
• 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 an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models
• 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

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

Compensation and Location

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $63,525.00 - $90,750.00

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Gen Architecture

Job Posting: May 28, 2026

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.