Structural CAD Technician

HDR, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Structural CAD Technician, where your skills in 3D design and BIM modeling will help shape innovative projects. This role offers the chance to work under experienced architects and engineers, contributing to impactful designs that enhance communities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will thrive in an environment that values your unique perspective. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative culture that empowers you to make a difference every day.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Technical degree or 3 years related experience required.
• Competency in 3D design software and document management essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate BIM elements based on project scope and model accurately.
• Prepare detailed drawings and maintain discipline models.

Skills

3D Design Software

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Technical Degree

3 Years Related Industry Experience

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

3D Coordination Tools

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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 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 CAD Technician, we'll count on you to:

1. Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional.
2. Be responsible for their discipline model and generate BIM elements based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
3. Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline.
4. Rely on the architect, engineer, or other technical professional to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but be technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
5. Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct spatial constraints of the modeling environment, using current 3D software.
6. Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using current 3D software.
7. Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets.
8. Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.
9. Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health.
10. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process.
11. Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.

Preferred Qualifications

• MicroStation or AutoCAD experience
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency in 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, parental leave, holidays, retirement plan with employer match, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location. (Benefits apply to full-time roles; temporary and part-time roles have limited benefits.) Pay Transparency Ohio: $22.35 - $36.72.

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Other Locations: Ohio-Cincinnati, West Virginia-Charleston, Ohio-Cleveland, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Apr 10, 2025