Senior Mechanical BIM Designer

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 40,639 - 65,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mechanical Engineering BIM Designer to join our team in Folsom, California. The role involves working on various engineering tasks across sectors like Technology and Healthcare, with responsibilities including creating discipline models and maintaining BIM documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree and possesses advanced skills in CAD software, especially Revit MEP, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset in 3D design software.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on mechanical design projects.
• Create and maintain discipline models and documentation.
• Coordinate design with other discipline models.

Skills

Revit MEP

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

HVAC design

Plumbing design

3D modeling

Education

Technical degree or related industry experience

Associate degree in Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Tools

3D Coordination tools

Document management systems

Job description

HDR is looking for a Mechanical Engineering BIM Designer candidate to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Northern California. This position includes engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Mechanical Engineer or Project Manager. The BIM Designer may work independently on small tasks and may assist senior BIM Designers on larger, more complex projects. The design projects this individual will support include a variety of market sectors: Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal.

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• 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
• 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, 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
• Prepare complete computational models of mechanical and plumbing systems for facilities within the following markets: Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal
• Prepare drawings within a 2D and 3D model space for HVAC ductwork layout plans, HVAC piping layout plans, piping isometrics, mechanical equipment arrangements, and other detailed drawings required for fabrication and construction under the supervision of a Mechanical Designer or Engineer
• Prepare drawings within a 2D and 3D model space for plumbing piping layout plans, piping diagrams, equipment arrangements, piping isometrics, and other detailed drawings required for fabrication and construction under the supervision of a Mechanical Designer or Engineer
• Route ductwork and piping in 3D model space
• Conduct short-term field assignments at client facilities to support project work as needed
• Perform routine HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Work independently on small HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design projects or assist more senior BIM designers on larger HVAC/mechanical and plumbing design projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• Coordinate workload to complete the documents on schedule
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Review mechanical and plumbing documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Provide construction administration support as needed
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferred
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Strong computer/software skills: Revit MEP, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
• Database familiarity a plus
• Preference given to local candidates
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Experience in sustainable design/LEED desired, but not required
• Experience in BIM modelling of mechanical systems: HVAC, plumbing, and/or process piping
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $29.50 - $47.90 hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Folsom
Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Building Mechanical
Job Posting: May 15, 2026

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