Senior Bridge CAD Designer

HDR Senior Bridge Cad Designer

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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.

HDR is hiring a Senior Bridge CAD Designer to work in our South Florida offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings for bridge design projects using a keen understanding of geometry and structure components along with direction provided by structural team members
• Uses knowledge of tools and drafting to complete assigned tasks including 2D and 3D model development, completing design changes, general arrangement drawing production, redlining, plotting, and drafting using CAD platforms.
• Works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of complex or original designs that include multiple views and detailed drawings
• Produces complete BDR level preliminary designs with minimum or no supervision from the engineer on a project.
• Works from sketches, computer models and verbal information supplied by an engineer or designer to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.
• Select required information from computer programs, manufacturers' catalogs and technical guides.
• Mentors and trains less experienced CADD personnel training and may lead a small to medium team to deliver on commitments.
• Provide advice on unusually difficult problems.
• May occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details
• Understands reference/model file concept for preparation of construction drawing packages.
• Manipulates multiple reference/model files to prepare specific discipline plan drawing and section/details.
• Ensures the proper filing of drawings.
• Cross divisional relationships are expected to be developed to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.
• Plan checking for conformance to standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant bridge design experience
• Knowledge of MicroStation Connect and Open Bridge Modeler (OBM)
• Knowledge of Civil 3D

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• 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
• Leadership and mentoring skillsets required

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. 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.