Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Site Civil Digital Design Specialist
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
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HDR is currently seeking a Digital Design Specialist for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This role will initially contribute to the design of facility-related sites in support of the Data Center market, with future opportunities across Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Municipal, Civic, Industrial, and Sports & Recreation buildings and infrastructure. The person will coordinate with the IL/IN civil design team, providing BIM and AutoCAD/Civil 3D support throughout the life cycle of projects from planning through construction documents and construction administration.
Coursework experience in land development and the design of building-related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is required. The candidate should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong communication skills with an initiative to deliver high-quality, technically sound designs. This position will also help develop our CAD bench by coaching, mentoring, and growing the drafting/design capabilities of staff at early career stages.
Responsibilities
In the role of Site Civil Digital Design Specialist, work for the Site Civil discipline under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
Be responsible for Site Civil models and generate BIM elements based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope, and overall digital delivery output for the Site Civil team.
Rely on the engineer or other technical professional to provide direction while being technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct modeling environment and software.
Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and 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 and client standards and model health.
Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process.
Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.
Additional duties as assigned to the BES Business Group.
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
Competency with Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Experience with 3D Coordination tools
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational traits
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.
Location & Schedule Primary Location : United States-Indiana-Indianapolis
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Job Posting Sep 17, 2025
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.
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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HDR is currently seeking a Digital Design Specialist for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This role will initially contribute to the design of facility-related sites in support of the Data Center market, with future opportunities across Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Municipal, Civic, Industrial, and Sports & Recreation buildings and infrastructure. The person will coordinate with the IL/IN civil design team, providing BIM and AutoCAD/Civil 3D support throughout the life cycle of projects from planning through construction documents and construction administration.
Coursework experience in land development and the design of building-related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is required. The candidate should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong communication skills with an initiative to deliver high-quality, technically sound designs. This position will also help develop our CAD bench by coaching, mentoring, and growing the drafting/design capabilities of staff at early career stages.
Responsibilities
In the role of Site Civil Digital Design Specialist, work for the Site Civil discipline under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
Be responsible for Site Civil models and generate BIM elements based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope, and overall digital delivery output for the Site Civil team.
Rely on the engineer or other technical professional to provide direction while being technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct modeling environment and software.
Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and 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 and client standards and model health.
Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process.
Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.
Additional duties as assigned to the BES Business Group.
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
Competency with Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Experience with 3D Coordination tools
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational traits
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.
Location & Schedule Primary Location : United States-Indiana-Indianapolis
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Job Posting Sep 17, 2025
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.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr