Mechanical BIM Design Lead

HDR•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

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? 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

10 years of related mechanical design experience with power, industrial, facilities and/or process.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.