Wastewater BIM Specialist

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Wastewater BIM Modeler to produce Revit process mechanical drawings and BIM models for municipal and industrial wastewater projects. You will maintain discipline models, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, and ensure documentation aligns with project delivery schedules.

You will leverage Rhino/Grasshopper, Python scripting, and Revit APIs to optimize workflows, perform clash checks, and support digital delivery standards across HDR’s Madison and regional projects.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience.
• 3D design software and document management proficiency.
• MS Office and collaboration tools competency.
• Experience with 3D Coordination tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Revit process mechanical drafting experience.
• 5+ years on wastewater projects.
• Experience in consulting on municipal/industrial projects.
• Advanced Revit modeling and parametric families.
• Rhino and Grasshopper familiarity.
• Python scripting/Revit API knowledge desirable.
• Bluebeam Revu familiarity.
• Interoperability between Revit, Rhino and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Produce Revit process mechanical drawings for wastewater projects.
• Create BIM models from design markups and schematic design for construction delivery.
• Maintain discipline model, systems, content and digital delivery output.
• Coordinate design with other discipline models through Reviews and 3D coordination.
• Perform clash detection and coordination using Navisworks or similar.
• Assist with document control and project filing.
• Develop understanding of HDR quality management systems.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or 3 years related industry experience

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Python scripting

Revit API

Bluebeam Revu

Navisworks

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Our Madison team is growing its client base and expanding its impact across Wisconsin, the Midwest, and beyond. As an Digital Design Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse range of municipal and private-sector projects, supporting clients such as local governments, utilities, food and beverage manufacturers, and industrial facilities. You'll gain hands-on experience in planning, design, and engineering analysis while contributing to solutions for complex wastewater treatment and water quality challenges. Because our team collaborates across offices nationwide, you'll have opportunities to support projects and clients throughout the country, broadening your technical expertise and professional network. We bring together experts across disciplines to deliver innovative, practical solutions and exceptional client service.

• 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

In the role of Wastewater BIM Modeler, we'll count on you to:

• Producing Revit process mechanical drawings, modelling and documentation for wastewater projects.
• Creating BIM models based on design engineer markups and schematic design for construction delivery.
• Creation of the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output.
• Preparing detailed drawings, layouts, diagrams and documentation based on project requirements.
• Maintaining discipline models by managing project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views and sheets.
• Collaborating with project teams to review, interpret, and integration engineering markups into BIM deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 19650 standards and other relevant information management protocols.
• Using computational design tools like Dynamo and Grasshopper to automate repetitive tasks and optimize workflows.
• Performing clash detection and coordination using software like Navisworks or similar.
• Assist with interdisciplinary coordination and project delivery within a Common Data Environment, e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar.
• Producing 2D & 3D CAD drawings as required.
• Liaising with engineering teams to ensure client requirements and project delivery timeframes are met.
• Completing drawing issue sheets in collaboration with engineers.
• Participating in project meetings and liaising with stakeholders, including clients and consultants.
• Developing an understanding of HDR quality management systems to maintain a high standard of work.
• Assisting with document control and project filing.
• Performing other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience with Revit process mechanical drafting or related field.
• 5+ years' experience working on wastewater projects.
• Experience in a consulting environment working on mid to large-scale municipal and industrial projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit for modeling, documentation, and parametric family creation.
• Familiarity with Rhinoceros (Rhino) and Grasshopper for advanced geometry and computational design is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Python scripting for BIM automation, C#, and Revit API customization - desirable.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for reviewing and annotating project documents.
• Competent in managing file interoperability between tools (eg, Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD).
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as part of a geographically dispersed team.

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.)

Minnesota: $51,597 - $73,710 Primary Location:United States-Wisconsin-Madison Other Locations:United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Industry:Water Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt Job Posting:Jul 28, 2026

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.