Senior Structural BIM Designer

Senior Structural BIM 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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 looking for a Senior Structural BIM Designer to join our Building Engineering Services team. In the role of Senior Structural BIM Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Work for a specific discipline, with limited direction from the 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.
• To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
• Have mastered their specific discipline and how it interacts with other discipline designs.
• Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation and plan presentation for all disciplines.
• Mentor and develop the Digital Design staff within their discipline.
• 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.
• Mentor and develop Digital Design staff within their discipline.
• Contribute to the development of the business class digital needs.
• Monitor and maintain company standards related to model condition and integrity.
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital design deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones.
• Project archiving after submittal and closeout.
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentation with HDR management, production staff, and clients.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with the ability to work in one or both platforms as needed.
• Experience in BIM production (Structural modeling)
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project needs and schedules
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (previously BIM360)
• Preference will be given to local candidates

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

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.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Structural

Job Posting: Oct 17, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.