Site Civil BIM Designer

HDR, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site Civil BIM Designer to join our Charlotte or Raleigh office. You will help design and produce site civil construction documents for federal, power, architectural, water/wastewater, and industrial clients using Civil 3D for survey, layout, grading, drainage, and utilities.

Your daily work includes coordinating with PMs and engineers, modeling gravity and pressure pipes, and ensuring CAD standards are met across disciplines in a collaborative, employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with PMs and engineers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Competency with 3D design software and documentation workflows.

Responsibilities

• 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 including site survey, site layout, grading, drainage, storm‑water management systems, roadway, erosion and sediment control, landscaping, and site utilities.
• Model both gravity and pressure pipe networks.
• Support the development of construction drawings in Civil 3D to ensure that files and plans adhere to HDR and client CAD standards.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using current 3D software.
• Demonstrate an understanding of site civil design concepts including earthwork, surfaces, site grading, pipe networks, etc.
• Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process.
• Maintain an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic engineering concepts

Tools

Civil 3D

Navisworks

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Overview

HDR is a company committed to creating an inclusive environment where each employee is valued, respected, and empowered to bring authentic ideas to work every day. Our Building Engineering Services Group is dedicated to designing critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. As a Site Civil BIM Designer in our Charlotte or Raleigh office, you will help design and produce site civil construction documents for federal, power, architectural, water/wastewater, and industrial clients, utilizing Civil 3D for site survey, layout, grading, drainage, storm‑water management, roadway, erosion control, landscaping, and site utilities. Your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and the built environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 including site survey, site layout, grading, drainage, storm‑water management systems, roadway, erosion and sediment control, landscaping, and site utilities.
• Model both gravity and pressure pipe networks.
• Support the development of construction drawings in Civil 3D to ensure that files and plans adhere to HDR and client CAD standards.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using current 3D software.
• Demonstrate an understanding of site civil design concepts including earthwork, surfaces, site grading, pipe networks, etc.
• Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process.
• Maintain an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of site civil design concepts, industry standards, and practices.
• Autodesk Civil 3D certification.
• Navisworks, MicroStation, and OpenRoads experience is welcome.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential.
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Location

United States - North Carolina - Charlotte

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Posting Date

Jul 22, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.