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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).
Responsibilities
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 MicroStation and ProjectWise 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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
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
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
BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Dec 8, 2025
Employment Equity 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.
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Bridge BIM/CAD Specialist
role at
HDR .
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).
Responsibilities
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 MicroStation and ProjectWise 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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
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
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
BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Dec 8, 2025
Employment Equity 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.
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