Drawing Assistant

Drawing Assistant

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? We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century.

You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR Michigan, Inc. is seeking a Drawing Assistant to join our growing, nationally ranked Power Delivery team. Key responsibilities include assisting engineering teams by supporting drawing, checking in, checking out, procedures, cataloguing and filing documents and drawings, and transmitting engineering-related drawings and information to the HDR engineering team as well as HDR clients. This position involves following an exact process repeatedly with a high degree of quality as well as effectively communicating issues regarding the process with the team.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred qualifications include working knowledge of Bentley Micro Station, working knowledge of Bentley Project Wise, understanding of CAD drawing attributes, ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments, familiarity and understanding of construction drawings and documents, works well in a team environment and communicates well with many different team members, able to consistently handle deadlines and prioritize work, ability to respond to a changing and evolving process as well as learn new tasks, and excellent organization skills.

An associate degree is preferred. Preference is given to local candidates.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills, flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented, ability to handle confidential information, proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook, and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

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 is to create 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-Michigan-Ann Arbor. Industry: Power.

Schedule:

Full-time. Employee status:
Regular. Business class:
Substation Engineering. Job posting:
Jul 16, 2026. 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.