Substation Digital Design Specialist

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• Be responsible for the discipline model and 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
• Rely on the architect, engineer, or other technical professional to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration while being technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and 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 the 3D Coordination process
• Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

• 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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location: $50,435.00 – $93,665.00.

Primary

Location:

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Substation Engineering

Job Posting:
Feb 25, 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.