Digital Design Lead
HDR, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.
Digital Design Lead
In this role you will:
Work for a specific discipline with minimal direction from the architect or engineer
Be responsible for the discipline model and generate the BIM elements as defined by the Level of Development (LOD) in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output
Possess advanced proficiency in the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models
Accurately model BIM elements in the correct constraints of the modeling environment, using current 3D software (such as Revit)
Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget
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 design with other discipline models through design reviews and 3D coordination processes
Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
For Mechanical or Electrical disciplines, repeat the responsibilities above with appropriate discipline terminology and use of Revit
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
Minimum of 5 years related industry experience
Advanced skillset in 3D design software, document management infrastructure, and 3D coordination tool
Competency in Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
Knowledge of industry standards, discipline codes, and specifications
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits
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, and Young Professionals—create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment for everyone.
Primary Location
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Industry
Building Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Digital
Job Posting
Feb 24, 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.
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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.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.
Digital Design Lead
In this role you will:
Work for a specific discipline with minimal direction from the architect or engineer
Be responsible for the discipline model and generate the BIM elements as defined by the Level of Development (LOD) in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output
Possess advanced proficiency in the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models
Accurately model BIM elements in the correct constraints of the modeling environment, using current 3D software (such as Revit)
Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget
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 design with other discipline models through design reviews and 3D coordination processes
Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
For Mechanical or Electrical disciplines, repeat the responsibilities above with appropriate discipline terminology and use of Revit
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
Minimum of 5 years related industry experience
Advanced skillset in 3D design software, document management infrastructure, and 3D coordination tool
Competency in Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
Knowledge of industry standards, discipline codes, and specifications
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits
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, and Young Professionals—create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment for everyone.
Primary Location
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Industry
Building Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Digital
Job Posting
Feb 24, 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.
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