Senior Site Civil BIM Designer

HDR; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Site Civil BIM Designer to lead the modeling and documentation of site civil projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers and engineers, delivering Civil 3D designs for complex sites and coordinating BIM processes across disciplines to meet project requirements.

You will mentor Digital Design staff, ensure CAD standards, and drive BIM execution plans while maintaining efficient project delivery and strong client collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years in the industry.
• Advanced skill with 3D design software and document management.
• Advanced skill with 3D coordination tools.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of engineering/architectural practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PMs and engineers on site civil documents.
• Model and draft Civil 3D site civil design: survey, layout, drainage.
• Develop and maintain BIM execution plans for Site Civil.
• Coordinate with BIM leads to ensure project compliance.
• Mentor Digital Design staff and manage access to software.
• Ensure CAD standards and project submittals are archived.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Navisworks

MicroStation

OpenRoads

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on 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 directly supports technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

Role Summary

In the role of a Senior Site Civil BIM Designer we’ll count on you to:

• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and a multi‑discipline design team on a daily basis.
• Support the design and production of site civil construction documents related to Federal, Power, Architectural, Water/Wastewater, and Industrial clients.
• Model and draft site civil design improvements in Civil 3D – site survey, layout, grading, drainage, storm water management, roadway, erosion and sediment control, landscaping, and site utilities.
• Model both gravity and pressure pipe networks.
• Manage the setup and development of design projects in Civil 3D to ensure proper file and layer management, mentoring and training other site civil staff.
• Support the development of construction drawings in Civil 3D to ensure they adhere to HDR and/or client CAD standards.
• Develop BIM execution plans for the Site Civil discipline in Civil 3D and coordinate with BIM discipline leads for compliance with project requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of site civil design concepts and how all disciplines interact with construction documents.
• Manage multiple tasks and project deadlines concurrently in a fast‑paced team environment with strong coordination.
• Maintain an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• Mentor and develop the Digital Design staff within their discipline.
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access and training to execute the project requirements.
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange processes at predetermined milestones.
• Archive project submittals and close‑out documents.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Autodesk Civil 3D certification.
• Experience with Navisworks, MicroStation and OpenRoads.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skill set with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skill set with 3D coordination tools.
• Competency with Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, discipline codes and specifications.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Leadership and mentoring skill sets.

Location

United States – Texas – Dallas (Primary). Other locations: Texas – Tyler, Texas – Fort Worth.

Employment Information

Schedule: Full‑time | Employee status: Regular

We are a committed equal‑opportunity employer and are an affirmative action, diversity, and inclusion employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories or convictions.