Senior Structural BIM Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural BIM Specialist in Folsom, California. The role involves drafting and designing various engineering projects, ensuring accuracy in BIM modeling, and maintaining standards in project documentation. Candidates should have at least 5 years of industry experience and a technical degree, with competencies in 3D design software and excellent communication skills.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $31.00 and $49.00, alongside a comprehensive benefits package promoting employee health and success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management.
• Understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and designing building engineering services.
• Develop models and drawings based on sketches.
• Maintain the discipline model including project information.

Skills

BIM Modeling

CADD Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Revit 2024/2025

3D Design Software

Job description

Senior Structural BIM Specialist Responsibilities

• 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

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 $31.00 - $49.00/hour 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 Structural

Job Posting: Feb 16, 2026