Substation BIM Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,054 - 77,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Substation Digital Design Specialist to create and maintain discipline BIM models, generate drawings, and ensure digital delivery aligns with project scope and standards.

You'll collaborate with architects and engineers, apply 3D design tools, support design reviews, and help deliver reliable, efficient power infrastructure for communities. This full-time role requires hands-on modeling, coordination, and attention to detail in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline, under direct supervision of an Architect/Engineer or other professional.
• Generate the discipline model and BIM elements per Digital Delivery Plan and project scope.
• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and digital delivery output.
• Coordinate with architects/engineers and other disciplines during design reviews.
• Accurately model BIM elements in current software with correct constraints.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project scope and budget.
• Maintain the discipline model information, coordinates, scales, and views.
• Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations.
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health.
• Assist or execute additional Digital Delivery requirements as needed.

Skills

3D design software

Document management

MS Office

3D coordination tools

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Engineering concepts

Education

Technical degree or 3+ years experience

Tools

BIM software

3D design 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 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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Substation Digital Design Specialist

In the role of Substation Digital Design Specialist, 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

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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.) Illinois: $54,054- $77,220

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Jul 27, 2026