Civil 3D/BIM Design Lead - Water
HDR · Multiple Locations ·
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Design
Lead Civil 3D and BIM modeling for water/wastewater infrastructure, creating design drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit.
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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.
The primary duties of this position will be to create process design models, or pipeline plan and profile drawings independently with direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager on various projects that include water/wastewater treatment facilities or pipelines. You will perform non-routine and complex BIM modeling and Civil3D drafting assignments requiring application of standardized electronic modeling/drafting techniques. You will be expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with your supervisor regarding workload to meet project deadlines without compromising work/life balance. Position requires knowledge of procedures for design development and construction documents for water/wastewater and infrastructure projects. The ability to work as an integrated member of a project team and willingness to collaborate with colleagues from other offices is essential.
The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Earth, and Autodesk Revit. Candidates with demonstrated proficiency in at least Civil3D and/or Revit are encouraged to apply. Collaborative design development is key to our success, and as such, applicants should expect to be in the office at least four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities\:
In the role of a Water CADD/BIM Technician, we'll count on you to\:
- Develop design and construction drawings with direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
- Performance of routine CADD/BIM assignments requiring application of standardized electronic drafting techniques including annotation, management of layers, and overall drawing presentation.
- Creation of design drawings and development of initial engineering layouts for water/wastewater/stormwater conveyance systems and site civil plans.
- Assembly of plan sets and coordination with multiple engineering disciplines and associated reference files.
- Learn and apply project/client specific drafting standards to drawings.
- Ability to work independently to perform redline revisions and develop design drawings from initial sketches.
- Performance of basic quantity and geometry calculations.
Preferred Qualifications\:
- Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills
- Ability to recognize issues and solve problems autonomously
- Ability to communicate, coordinate, and prioritize workloads associated with several projects.
- Associates Degree in Engineering Technology/CAD or minimum of 2-years equivalent professional CAD experience with AutoDesk certification.
- Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Revit to create design drawings and details following CAD standards.
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and BlueBeam Revu.
- Strong ability to follow written and oral instruction, tasking assignments, and documenting completion of tasks
- Prior and extensive use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, Navisworks and/or Autodesk Infrastructure
- Experience developing alignments and profiles of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience developing drawing and supporting design figures for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations using Revit.
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