Civil CAD Technologist​/Designer

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and communities. We constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? We believe that collaboration is the best way forward and that small details yield important realizations.

As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Our Nebraska/Iowa solid waste team ranges from landfill cells and caps, scale houses, roads, stormwater controls, recycling centers, transfer stations, and more—providing services from conceptualization through construction‑level design.

HDR currently has an opening for a junior‑level Civil CAD technologist/designer with a background in site/civil design and grading, land development, earthwork projects, or environmental remediation. You will support our North American Solid Waste and Remediation program with technical skills and a drive to help our clients and communities design sustainable, cost‑effective systems.

• Preparation of permit, bid and construction‑level drawings.
• Development of conceptual plans, site layouts, grading plans and sections, underground utility plans, stormwater drainage plans and details under the direction of the senior CAD designer and project engineers.
• Performing routine drawing assignments that require application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects.
• Annotative support and other general support duties as needed.

• High attention to detail, good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi‑task in a dynamic environment.
• Applicable technical degree, diploma or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Good understanding of grading, topography, and drainage patterns.
• Proven team player who takes initiative and is confident in technical skills.
• Willingness to learn and adjust to project needs, evolving standards, and design approaches.
• Strong problem‑solving and learning ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to assist with a wide range of projects and work with multiple project managers.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• 2+ years’ experience in civil engineering drafting/design with recent versions of AutoCAD software.
• Proficient knowledge of construction documents.
• Proficient knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office product experience.
• General background‑related experience.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Location:

United States—Nebraska—Omaha

Industry: Waste

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employment Type:

Regular

Business Class:
Waste Services

Job Posting Date:
Nov 26, 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.