Structural CAD Technician

HDR; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural CAD Technician to join their innovative team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in 3D design software to create and maintain BIM models, ensuring high-quality digital delivery outputs. You'll collaborate closely with architects and engineers, contributing to impactful projects that shape communities. This position offers an inclusive environment where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will help drive meaningful change. If you're passionate about design and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Technical degree or minimum 3 years of related industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Generate BIM elements based on the Level of Development outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan.
• Create and maintain discipline models and prepare detailed drawings and layouts.

Skills

3D Design Software

BIM Modeling

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Technical Degree

3 Years Related Industry Experience

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

3D Coordination Tools

Job description

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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 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.

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, 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Transparency Ohio: $22.35 - $36.72.

Primary Location:

United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Other Locations:

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Industry:

Bridges

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

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 (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Construction

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