Civil CAD Technologist​/Designer

Overview

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?

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

We believe waste is more than management; it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

Our Florida solid waste team serves the region with work that ranges from landfill cells and caps, scale houses, roads, stormwater controls, recycling centers, transfer station, waste‑to‑energy facilities and more – from conceptualization through construction level design.

We’re looking for a junior‑level Civil CAD technologist/designer with a background in site/civil design and grading, land development, earthwork projects, or environmental remediation and the technical skills and desire to help support our North American Solid Waste and Remediation program.

Jacksonville, FL

Full‑time

Regular

Mar 17, 2026

• Preparation of permit, bid, and construction level drawings.
• Developing conceptual plans, site layouts, grading plans and sections, underground utility plans, stormwater drainage plans, and details under the direction of the senior CAD designer and project engineers.
• Perform routine drawing assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Assist with administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects.
• Provide annotative support.
• Perform other general support duties as needed.

• High attention to detail, good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi‑task in a dynamic environment.
• Applicable technical degree, diploma or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Good understanding of grading, topography, and drainage patterns.
• Proven team player who takes initiative and is confident in technical skills.
• Willingness to learn and adjust to project needs, evolving standards, and design approaches.
• Strong problem‑solving and learning ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to assist with a wide range of projects and work with multiple project managers.
• Active commitment to an employee‑owned culture.
• Two or more years’ experience in civil engineering drafting/design with recent versions of AutoCAD software.
• Proficient knowledge of construction documents.
• Proficient knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS.

• Associate or technical school degree, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of standard CAD software (AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts, workflows and deliverables.
• Active commitment to an employee‑owned culture.

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.