Senior Structural BIM Specialist

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Structural BIM Specialist in California. You'll draft and design various engineering projects, develop models and drawings, and maintain discipline models with accurate information. A technical degree and at least 5 years of industry experience are required. This position demands advanced skills in BIM and 3D design software. Join a team that values inclusion and values the contributions of each employee.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related industry experience.
• Advanced skills in 3D design software and document management.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design municipal water and building engineering projects.
• Develop drawings based on verbal instructions or rough sketches.
• Maintain discipline model with accurate project information.
• Produce documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.

Skills

3D design software

BIM (including Revit 2024, 2025)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D Coordination tools

CADD

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.

HDR is looking for a Structural BIM Specialist to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. This individual excels in a drawing production engineering technician capacity and under supervision, uses technical knowledge and electronic applications, standards, and document control processes for the purpose of creating and modifying BIM models and deliverable drawings of concrete, steel, wood and masonry structures.

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

• Drafting and designing HDR Building Engineering Services and Municipal Water projects, including buildings, industrial and commercial structures, water treatment structures, pump stations, and foundations
• Develop models and drawings based on rough sketches, marked-up copies and/or detailed verbal instructions, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• Be responsible for the structural model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
• Develop drawings with necessary views, sections and details using Company and/or Client standards and procedures with supervision
• 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, structural plan presentation, 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
• Learn and understand project and Company standards and procedures.
• Performs computations such as material quantity estimate, dimensional checks, etc, as assigned.
• May learn new programs or processes required for assignments.
• Effectively communicates with team members
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Technical Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience of BIM (including Revit 2024, 2025)
• Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides.
• Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
• Basic ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

Preferred Non-Technical Competencies

• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Result Driven
• Self-Development
• Customer Focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

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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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.