About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is seeking a qualified individual to join a group of experts in the Ports and Maritime group as a Maritime CAD Technician. This individual will be responsible for generating exhibits for regulatory documents and drawing sets for small to large projects. Typical port projects contain marine, geotechnical, structural, piping, rail, and general civil drawings which illustrate how a project will be constructed. Primary responsibility will involve drawing basic (to scale) plans and details.

Efforts will be guided by junior to senior-level CAD technicians and senior-level engineers. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• The use and implementation of standard drafting practices will be required.
• Generating plans, sections, and details using AutoCAD Civil 3D from sketches and/or by verbal instructions.
• Making changes to electronic drawings using redlines provided by others.
• Printing/plotting and binding drawing sets for submittals and electronically through the use of Bluebeam.
• Implementation and use of HDR and/or client CAD standards on projects.
• Adherence to all QC protocols; checking and adjustment of work product prior to submission to others for QC confirmations.
• Perform checking, and associated documentation, of other work products for adherence to QC protocols and standards.

Other responsibilities will include assisting in the development of best practices and standard details to increase the efficiency and productivity of the group.

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Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in CAD Drafting (Minimum 2 years of relevant experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D can be used in place of a degree)
• Detail-oriented and possess the ability to follow instructions and guidance; demonstration of aptitude may be required
• Knowledge of National CAD standards
• Good oral and written communications skills for interaction and engagement between peers, management, and other design and production staff
• The ability to understand, process, record, and produce work products based on written and oral explanations
• Professional attitude with a strong work ethic to function in a fast-paced production environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• MicroStation experience is beneficial
• Previous experience with civil and structural drafting with AutoCAD
• Construction and/or surveying experience
• Preference is given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.