Senior CADD Technician (Civil 3D)

HDR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior CADD Technician in Houston, Texas, to support water infrastructure projects. This role involves creating and maintaining BIM models, managing discipline models, and preparing detailed drawings using advanced 3D software.

Applicants should possess a technical degree or equivalent experience along with a minimum of 5 years in the industry and strong communication skills. The position is full-time with opportunities for career advancement in the water treatment sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain BIM models and documentation for water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams using current 3D software.
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health.

Skills

3D design software

3D Coordination tools

Microsoft Office

communication skills

attention to detail

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior CADD Technician

HDR is seeking a Senior CADD Technician to support water infrastructure projects by creating and maintaining BIM models and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer or other technical professional.
• Be responsible for the discipline model and generate 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.
• 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 constraints of the modeling environment using current 3D software.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and 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.

Job Details

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston

Other Locations: United States-Texas-Corpus Christi

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting Date: May 5, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. HDR is 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.