About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Is it time to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a thought leader in BIM for Infrastructure in the US Transportation industry? HDR is actively working on model-based digital delivery and model-as-the-legal-document at the project, State DOT and US national levels. Just as important, you'll find HDR to be a solid company with collaborative colleagues that do amazing work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what's possible. And you will learn from our expertise, including our BIM for Infrastructure Practice Group that involves multidisciplinary BIM specialists from across HDR. Their skill will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

HDR is an employee-owned company with more than 100-years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Our pride is in our people - smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

We invite you to build your CAD Tech career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a detail-oriented CAD Tech 2 to serve in a technical role performing engineering-related tasks including calculations, computer aided design, modeling, and project delivery on rail projects. If you would like to own your future, own your company, and own who you are, HDR is the perfect place to work in a collaborative, innovative digital delivery environment.

HDR CAD Techs thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment. If that sounds good to you, please apply!

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Transportation CAD Tech 2, we'll count on you to:

* Support Rail Engineers and Rail Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software.

* Maintain client specific CAD standards and workspaces.

* Develop basic construction quantities from designs.

* Create 3D models of freight railroad track/civil projects and other Building Information Modeling (BIM) tasks to support the development of railroad projects.

* Typical projects will be for railway, transit, and highway projects.

* Perform other duties as needed

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

* Associate degree in Engineering Technology / CAD

* A working knowledge of MicroStation.

* Experience in rail and/or civil design drafting or related projects.

* Experience working with AutoCAD.

* Experience working with BIM and 3D CAD software platforms, such as InRoads, OpenRoads or OpenRail.

* Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including the ability to use Excel to calculate quantities for cost estimating purposes.

* Experience interpreting as-built plans for existing designs.

* Strong preference to local candidates.

* Interest in the railroad industry.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to gather, organize and interpret data.

* Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with project team members.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.