Digital Design Lead

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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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. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Digital Design Lead Responsibilities

Work for a specific discipline, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional

Be responsible for the discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope

Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline

Be skilled with 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 specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models

Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software

Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software

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 the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes

Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

Work for the Mechanical or Electrical discipline, with minimal direction from the Engineer, or other technical professional

Be responsible for the Mechanical or Electrical model and generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope

Create and maintain the Mechanical or Electrical model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline

Be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements

Have an advanced understanding of engineering documentation, plan presentation for the specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models

Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using Revit

Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using Revit

Maintain the Mechanical or Electrical model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets

Produce Mechanical or Electrical specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output

Required Qualifications

Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience

A minimum of 5 years related industry experience

Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure

Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool

Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools

Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

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
United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

BusinessClass : Digital

Job Posting
Feb 24, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affrmerative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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