Mechanical BIM Coordinator

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:' ' 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 believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you\'re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. Come join the fast-growing Building Engineering Services Group at HDR. The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural, and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and Federal project types both locally as well as across the region and globally. With a team of experienced staff in specific market areas such as Healthcare, Science and Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Mission Critical, Hospitality, Industrial, Municipal, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, Federal, and Resources facilities, we provide engineering excellence for our clients. To help support our rapidly growing mechanical needs in the Data Center market, and to provide the mechanical engineering team BIM support, HDR desires a Mechanical BIM Coordinator that has over 2 years of BIM/Revit experience to work out of our downtown Chicago office. This position will also help develop our CAD bench with a strong network of support staff who will help coach, mentor and grow their drafting/design capabilities and expertise. Role And Responsibilities Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer, or other technical professional Assist in the development of the discipline model, with direction from the Digital Design, Architectural, or Engineering staff Responsible for assisting with the creation of the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design using the current 3D software Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output Preferred Qualifications Has 2 years of experience in 3D modeling for reputable firms. Preference given to local candidates 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.) Illinois: $22.69 - $32.00 Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Mechanical Job Posting: Jul 21, 2026 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR