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Rail Bridge CAD Manager

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
1251 Kemper Meadow Dr Ste 600 (Show on map)
May 19, 2026
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' 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. We invite you to build your CAD management career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a detail-oriented CAD/BIM designer to serve in a technical role performing engineering-related tasks including calculations, computer aided design, modeling, and project delivery on rail projects. If you would like to own your future, own your company, and own who you are, HDR is the perfect place to work in a collaborative, innovative digital delivery environment. HDR CAD managers thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment. If that sounds good to you, please apply! We've already earned National ACEC awards for: the West Colton Flyover Structures which eliminated one of the largest bottlenecks in US history with an innovative first-of-its-kind flyover, the HDR-patented Infinity Loop Design, and the West Vancouver Freight Access Program Management project where we worked with the port to right-size and more efficiently adapt to evolving industry demands. You could help us bring home the next one. We understand your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. We offer benefits that look out for your health and wellness from a "whole you" perspective. Whether you are continuing your education, mapping your financial future, balancing work and family, or planning for retirement, we want to support your personal and professional goals. Benefits include an excellent medical plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans - and more! At HDR, you can own your future, own your company, and own who you are. Join us to collaborate with a global team, grow your career and work on amazing projects! Primary Responsibilities As an employee-owner in the role of Rail Bridge CAD Manager, we'll count on you to: Lead and mentor existing Rail Bridge CAD staff. Support Rail Bridge Engineers and Rail Bridge Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software. Maintain client specific CAD standards and workspaces. Develop basic construction quantities from designs. Create 3D models of freight railroad track/civil projects and other Building Information Modeling (BIM) tasks to support the development of railroad projects. Typical projects will be for railway, transit, and highway projects. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Associates degree in Engineering Technology / CAD. Experience in rail bridge and/or rail civil design drafting or related projects. Experience with OpenRail Designer, OpenRoad Designer, and/or OpenBridge Designer Experience working with BIM and 3D CAD software platforms. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including the ability to use Excel to calculate quantities for cost estimating purposes. Experience and/or interest in the railroad industry. #LI-EH1 Required Qualifications Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications Familiar with content creation and management concepts Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic 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.) {Pay Transparency Location: Ohio}: $89,040 - $127,200. Primary Location : United States-Ohio-Cincinnati Other Locations : United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem Industry : Freight Rail Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Railway Design Job Posting : May 19, 2026