Technical degree or minimum 3 years related industry experience
Proficient in 3D design software and document management systems
Competent with Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Experience using 3D Coordination tools
Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Site Civil discipline under a supervising Engineer
Generate BIM elements in compliance with the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP)
Model BIM elements accurately in the specified 3D environment
Prepare detailed design drawings and layouts within project constraints
Maintain discipline model with essential project information
Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations
Coordinate designs with other discipline models through Design Reviews
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse market sectors beyond Data Centers
Engage in coaching and mentoring of early-career staff
Access to advanced BIM and 3D software for professional development
Be part of a collaborative, integrated design team
Potential for career growth in various fields of building engineering
Full Job Description
HDR is currently seeking a Digital Design Specialist for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, Illinois. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This person will be initially focused on contributing to the design of facility-related sites in support of the Data Center market, with future opportunity to explore a variety of markets including Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Municipal, Civic, Industrial, and Sports & Recreation buildings and infrastructure. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with the IL/IN civil design team, providing BIM and AutoCAD/Civil 3D support throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration.
Coursework experience in land development and the design of building related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is required. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong communication skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs. This position will also help develop our CAD bench with staff that are in the early part of their career to help coach, mentor and grow their drafting/design capabilities and expertise.
In the role of Site Civil Digital Design Specialist, we'll count on you to:
Work for the Site Civil discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional
Be responsible for Site Civil model(s) and generate BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope, and overall digital delivery output for the Site Civil team.
Rely on the 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 and client 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
Additional duties as assigned the BES Business Group
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QualificationsRequired 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
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.