Structural BIM 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?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Structural BIM Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Work under the direct supervision of a Structural Engineer.
• Assist BIM Coordinators in creating, updating and revising BIM models throughout the project life cycle.
• Collaborate with Architects and Engineers through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process.
• Be responsible for the Structural model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
• Able to meet tight deadlines as an individual contributor or in a team setting.
• Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, utilizing REVIT.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain the Structural model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets.
• Produce Structural specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.
• Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local candidate to Nashville/Brentwood
• Experience using REVIT
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Familiar with the use of DYNAMO
• Experience in the AEC Industry
• Knowledge of construction and structural system

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

What We Believe

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, we all have a role in creating 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
:
Nashville area (Nashville/Brentwood)

Schedule
:
Full-time

Employee Status
:
Regular

Business Class:
Building Structural

Posted:
Sep 17, 2025

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.