Site Civil Digital Design Specialist

Digital Design SpecialistAt 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 currently seeking a Digital Design Specialist for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, Illinois.

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 professionalBe 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 requirementsAccurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D softwarePrepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D softwareMaintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheetsProduce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling outputMonitor, improve, and maintain company and client standards and model healthCoordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination processAssist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the projectAdditional duties as assigned the BES Business GroupRequired QualificationsTechnical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experienceTechnically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructureCompetency of Microsoft Office products and communication toolsExperience with 3D Coordination toolsExcellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essentialIntermediate understanding of engineering or architectural conceptsWhat 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.