Structural BIM Designer (Buildings)

HDR, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Structural BIM Designer (Buildings) in Salt Lake City to develop and maintain discipline models in line with the Digital Delivery Plan.

You will produce BIM elements, maintain models, and contribute to coordination reviews under supervision by Architects and Engineers. This role emphasizes accuracy, standards, and collaboration across disciplines, with coordination of other models during Design Reviews.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or 3 years related industry experience.
• Proficient with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with 3D coordination tools.
• Understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline under supervision of Architects/Engineers.
• Model and generate BIM elements per LOD in the DDP and project scope.
• Create and maintain discipline model, systems, content, and digital delivery output.
• Coordinate with other disciplines during Design Reviews and 3D Coordination process.
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health.

Skills

3D design software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree or 3 years experience

Tools

3D Coordination tools

Job description

Structural BIM Designer (Buildings) - ( 197476 )

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.

In the role of Structural BIM Designer (Buildings), we'll count on you to:

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an 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
• Rely on the architect, engineer, or other technical professional to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but will be technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Accurately model the 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 the 3D Coordination process
• Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Experience with 3D Coordination tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

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.

Primary Location

United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Other Locations

United States-Utah-Pleasant Grove

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026

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