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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.
HDR currently has an opening for a CAD Technician to join our team in Fort Collins, CO. The primary duties of this position will be to create drawings and figures through the use of computer-aided design software and under direct supervision of a Project Engineer or Project Manager. This position requires knowledge of procedures for the production of design development and construction drawings for water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- The CAD Technician will develop design and construction drawings under direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager. Specific expertise and responsibilities include:
- Performance of routine drafting assignments requiring application of standardized electronic drafting techniques including annotation, management of layers, and overall drawing presentation.
- Creation of design drawings and development of initial engineering layouts for water/wastewater/stormwater conveyance systems and site civil plans.
- Assembly of plan sets and coordination with multiple engineering disciplines and associated reference files.
- Learn and apply project/client specific drafting standards to drawings.
- Ability to work independently to perform redline revisions and develop design drawings from initial sketches.
- Performance of basic quantity and geometry calculations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates in Engineering Technology/CAD or minimum of 2-years equivalent professional CAD experience with AutoDesk certification.
- Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD to create design drawings and details following CAD standards.
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and Adobe/BlueBeam products.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong ability to follow written and oral instruction, tasking assignments, and documenting completion of tasks
- Use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, Navisworks and/or Autodesk Infrastructure
- Experience developing alignments and profiles of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience developing drawing and supporting design figures for water and wastewater treatment facilities, and pump stations.
- Primarily based out of HDR’s Fort Collins Location
Required Qualifications
- Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
- Basic 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $22.04 - $31.25
