Transportation CADD Technician 1

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Transportation CADD Technician 1 to support the development of discipline models, BIM output, and detailed drawings under supervision.

You will maintain the discipline model, manage coordinates, scales, and views, and produce accurate annotations for construction documentation using current 3D software. Join HDR's employee-owner culture, work with planners, engineers and architects to advance resilient infrastructure and improve mobility for communities.

Qualifications

• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work on a specific discipline under supervision of an Architect/Engineer or other technical professional.
• Assist in the development of the discipline model, with direct from the Digital Design, Architectural, or Engineering staff.
• Responsible for assisting with the creation of the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline.
• 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 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.

Skills

3D design software

Document management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Communication 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 transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Transportation CADD Technician 1, we'll count on you to:

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• Assist in the development of the discipline model, with direct from the Digital Design, Architectural, or Engineering staff
• Responsible for assisting with the creation of the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Basic 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-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting: Oct 16, 2026