Mechanical BIM Design Lead

DescriptionAt 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?Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' At HDR, our employee‐ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‐thinking communities around the world.Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‐generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose.Our employee‐owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.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 Mechanical Designer, we'll count on you to: Develop and oversee the production of the BIM model, ultimately resulting in construction documents.Independently create and oversee development of the model under broad direction from the project team or Project Manager.Lead a team of multi-disciplinary designers and CAD staff on detailed design projects.Train and mentor BIM staff in detailing and plans production.Direct preparation of drawings by other BIM Technicians of lesser experience, or directly supervise BIM staff as needed.Develop BIM Execution Plans detailing the plan for executing the work and addressing items such as software, standards, deliverables, approach, and team member roles/responsibilities.Develop general arrangement drawings, mechanical equipment layouts, piping & instrumentation diagrams, piping isometric and orthographic drawings, composite arrangement drawings, piping support drawings, bills-of-material, lists, sketches, and other mechanical construction documents using tools and software including AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, Navisworks, and LiDAR.Coordinate with engineers and designers of other disciplines like electrical, structural, and civil design practices throughout the course of the project.Coordinate the location of platforms to equipment and piping elements to allow access for operations and maintenance and will be familiar with space requirements for both operations, maintenance and construction requirements.Complete projects with distinctive design features differing significantly from BIM Technician precedents as needed.Work with client or contractor representatives using the BIM model for review purposes.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications:10 years of related mechanical design experience with power, industrial, facilities and/or process.Poses good verbal and written communication skills and excellent coordination and teamwork skills. Develop general arrangement drawings, mechanical equipment layouts, piping & instrumentation diagrams, piping isometric and orthographic drawings, composite arrangement drawings, piping support drawings, bills-of-material, lists, sketches, and other mechanical construction documents using tools and software including AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, Navisworks, and LiDAR.Extensive knowledge of BIM, design development, construction documents, technical and engineering knowledge.Possess complete piping layout and design skills to route and support high energy piping systems in complex and congested areas, both above and below ground.Candidate shall be able to work well with technicians, engineers, and support staff from within the discipline as well as other engineering disciplines.Collaborate well with technicians, engineers, and support staff from within the discipline as well as other engineering disciplines.Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D or Microstation. Experience with three-dimensional modeling software packages, processes, and piping software required.Excellent 3D spatial cognitive skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. #LI-EV1QualificationsRequired Qualifications Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experienceA minimum of 5 years related industry experienceAdvanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructureAdvanced skillset of 3D Coordination toolCompetency of Microsoft Office products and communication toolsAdvanced understanding of engineering or architectural conceptsKnowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specificationsExcellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essentialWhat We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Job Field: PowerSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular