Structural CAD Technician

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural CAD Technician to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves creating and maintaining discipline models, generating BIM elements, and preparing detailed project drawings. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a technical degree and experience with 3D design software, this could be your chance to make a difference in the world of structural engineering. Join a forward-thinking company committed to fostering a welcoming and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or 3 years of industry experience required.
• Proficient in 3D design software and document management.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain discipline models and BIM elements.
• Prepare detailed drawings and maintain project information.
• Coordinate design with other discipline models.

Skills

3D Design Software

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Technical Degree

3+ Years Related Industry Experience

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

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?

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 CAD Technician, 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.

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 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.

Primary Location

United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Industry

Bridges

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

Apr 10, 2025

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.