HDR

Senior Structural BIM Specialist

HDR$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree or equivalent experience in structural engineering or architecture
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in BIM or structural drafting
  • Advanced skills in 3D design software and document management systems
  • Proficiency with 3D coordination tools
  • Strong understanding of engineering and architectural concepts
  • Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and specifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Draft and design structural plans for various building and municipal projects
  • Develop models from sketches and verbal instructions with minimal guidance
  • Responsible for generating BIM elements as per project specifications
  • Create detailed drawings using company and client standards
  • Maintain the structural discipline model, ensuring all project data is accurate
  • Produce documentation with accurate annotations for all BIM outputs
  • Collaborate with other disciplines during design reviews and 3D coordination processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects in the building engineering and municipal water sectors
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development
  • Use of cutting-edge technology and software in structural design
  • Potential for career growth within a leading engineering firm
Full Job Description
HDR is looking for a Structural BIM Specialist to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. This individual excels in a drawing production engineering technician capacity and under supervision, uses technical knowledge and electronic applications, standards, and document control processes for the purpose of creating and modifying BIM models and deliverable drawings of concrete, steel, wood and masonry structures. In the role of Senior Structural BIM Specialist, we'll count on you to: • Drafting and designing HDR Building Engineering Services and Municipal Water projects, including buildings, industrial and commercial structures, water treatment structures, pump stations, and foundations • Develop models and drawings based on rough sketches, marked-up copies and/or detailed verbal instructions, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional • Be responsible for the structural model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope • Develop drawings with necessary views, sections and details using Company and/or Client standards and procedures with supervision • To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements • Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, structural plan presentation, and how it interacts with other discipline models • Accurately model 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 3D Coordination processes • Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project • Learn and understand project and Company standards and procedures. • Performs computations such as material quantity estimate, dimensional checks, etc, as assigned. • May learn new programs or processes required for assignments. • Effectively communicates with team members • Other duties as assigned Preferred Technical Competencies: • Intermediate knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills. • Intermediate knowledge and experience of BIM (including Revit 2024, 2025) • Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides. • Basic industry knowledge and technology trends • Basic ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. Preferred Non-Technical Competencies: • Learning on the Fly • Problem Solving • Time Management • Result Driven • Self-Development • Customer Focus • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong work ethic and attention to detail *LI-MO1 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience • A minimum of 5 years related industry experience • Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure • Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool • Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools • Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts • Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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