Bridge BIM​/CAD Specialist

Bridge BIM/CAD Specialist – HDR

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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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

HDR Engineering is looking for a BIM/CAD Specialist to join our SC Bridge and Structures Team in any of our four SC Offices (Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Fort Mill).

• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts and sketches for concrete and steel bridges, retaining walls and miscellaneous structures using computer-aided design software
• Develop details for complex concrete and steel bridges which may include: prestressed concrete, cast-in-place concrete, steel plate girder, segmental and cable-stayed, and box culvert
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with direction from supervisor and engineers
• Attention to detail is highly desirable
• Support development of 3D bridge models
• Prepares engineering drawings of plans, elevations, cross sections and details of bridge structures from rough sketches and/or from general engineering design information according to established standards and procedures.
• Should be able to work under minimal supervision and be able to organize and perform tasks necessary to complete assigned projects successfully.
• Work within Micro Station and Project Wise following internal or client driven CAD standards.
• Verify current client standard drawings are being used and current detailing and plan preparation manuals are utilized.
• Prepare bridge layout and bridge details with minimal supervision or as directed by the project engineers and designers.
• Detail plan sheets for retaining walls, sound walls, culverts, bridges, and other facilities for highway transportation projects.
• Set up project border files, reference (base) files, etc.
• Actively promote and contribute to the successful completion of projects from initial concept, through the planning process to implementation.
• Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
• Complete redlines for modification of existing plans and notes or preparation of new details or design elements with minimal direction from engineers.

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Experience in bridge structural drafting
• Experience working with BIM, OBM or other 3D CAD software
• Experience and knowledge of SCDOT CAD Standards; knowledge and experience of other DOT Standards is a plus.
• Preference given to local candidates

• 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

Primary

Location:

United States-South Carolina-Charleston

Other Locations:
United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Bridges and Structures

Job Posting:
Dec 8, 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.