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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, 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?
Come join the fast-growing Building Engineering Services Group at HDR. The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides industry leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural, and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and government project types. Projects are a balance of local as well as across the region and the globe. With a team of experienced staff in specific market areas such as Healthcare, Datacenters, Science and Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Industrial, Municipal, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Federal facilities; we provide engineering excellence for our clients.
We are searching for Fire & Life Safety BIM Specialist at our global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- HDR’s Fire & Life Safety (FLS) team continues to expand our market sector expertise across our client base. Due to this growth, we are seeking a highly motivated Fire & Life Safety BIM Specialist to join our BES Business Group in Omaha, NE. This individual will work closely with fire protection engineers, fire protection specialists, fire protection designers, project managers, and multi-discipline design teams daily. They will be responsible for leading the BIM design and production of FLS construction documents developed from BIM models.
- This position will collaborate closely with the FLS Digital Design Lead to further develop BIM content and standardize production practices for the FLS team. This includes ensuring quality production development, coordination, monitoring, and continuous improvement of deliverables to meet client needs.
- Additional responsibilities may include planning and guiding BIM model production, model development, and coordinating with element authors to ensure compliance with project requirements. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Revit, possess strong communication and coordination skills, and be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the initiative to deliver high-quality, technically excellent process designs.
In the role of the Fire & Life Safety BIM Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate in a Team environment with a positive and helpful attitude.
- Be highly motivated, constantly seek improvement in how we do things, and be willing to take on new challenges.
- Be able to manage multiple projects immediately and facilitate successful BIM production and delivery of projects both through independent work and engaging other FLS teammates.
- Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
- Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline.
- To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
- Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models.
- Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, 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.
- Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.
- Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.
- Perform other duties as needed.
BASIC 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in a technology program or combination of education and related industry experience.
- Knowledge of procedures for production of design developments and construction documents, a thorough knowledge of engineering planning, drafting, and detailing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF creation software (Bluebeam and Adobe).
- Navisworks, MicroStation and Autodesk product experience is a plus.
- Exposure to fire and life safety system design is preferred.
- Preference given to local candidates.
- Proficient utilizing AutoCAD and Revit.
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.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
INDUSTRY
Building Engineering
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS CLASS
Fire and Life Safety
JOB POSTING
Nov 5, 2026
INTRODUCTION
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?
Come join the fast-growing Building Engineering Services Group at HDR. The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides industry leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural, and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and government project types. Projects are a balance of local as well as across the region and the globe. With a team of experienced staff in specific market areas such as Healthcare, Datacenters, Science and Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Industrial, Municipal, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Federal facilities; we provide engineering excellence for our clients.
We are searching for Fire & Life Safety BIM Specialist at our global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- HDR’s Fire & Life Safety (FLS) team continues to expand our market sector expertise across our client base. Due to this growth, we are seeking a highly motivated Fire & Life Safety BIM Specialist to join our BES Business Group in Omaha, NE. This individual will work closely with fire protection engineers, fire protection specialists, fire protection designers, project managers, and multi-discipline design teams daily. They will be responsible for leading the BIM design and production of FLS construction documents developed from BIM models.
- This position will collaborate closely with the FLS Digital Design Lead to further develop BIM content and standardize production practices for the FLS team. This includes ensuring quality production development, coordination, monitoring, and continuous improvement of deliverables to meet client needs.
- Additional responsibilities may include planning and guiding BIM model production, model development, and coordinating with element authors to ensure compliance with project requirements. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Revit, possess strong communication and coordination skills, and be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the initiative to deliver high-quality, technically excellent process designs.
In the role of the Fire & Life Safety BIM Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate in a Team environment with a positive and helpful attitude.
- Be highly motivated, constantly seek improvement in how we do things, and be willing to take on new challenges.
- Be able to manage multiple projects immediately and facilitate successful BIM production and delivery of projects both through independent work and engaging other FLS teammates.
- Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
- Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline.
- To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
- Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models.
- Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, 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.
- Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.
- Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.
- Perform other duties as needed.
BASIC 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in a technology program or combination of education and related industry experience.
- Knowledge of procedures for production of design developments and construction documents, a thorough knowledge of engineering planning, drafting, and detailing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF creation software (Bluebeam and Adobe).
- Navisworks, MicroStation and Autodesk product experience is a plus.
- Exposure to fire and life safety system design is preferred.
- Preference given to local candidates.
- Proficient utilizing AutoCAD and Revit.
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.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
INDUSTRY
Building Engineering
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS CLASS
Fire and Life Safety
JOB POSTING
Nov 5, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a BIM Specialist
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 covers BIM Specialists with an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 fits candidates with a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled experience. Knowing your category before applying shapes which roles and employers to target.
Document your BIM software proficiency formally
PERM requires your employer to prove the job's minimum requirements match the actual role, not your personal resume. Get certifications in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or related platforms before PERM begins, so your credentials align precisely with the posted job requirements.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history for BIM and construction technology roles. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings before cuts your search time and raises the likelihood of a genuine sponsorship conversation.
Prioritize firms with active PERM filing records
Architecture, engineering, and construction firms that regularly sponsor foreign workers already have established relationships with immigration counsel and understand the PERM recruitment and prevailing-wage process. These employers move faster and face fewer internal approval hurdles than companies filing for the first time.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for the BIM Specialist SOC code in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage levels before salary discussions, so your offer clears the DOL threshold and doesn't delay PERM certification.
File I-140 early to protect your priority date
Once PERM is certified, ask your employer to file the I-140 promptly. Your priority date locks in on the filing date, not approval. For nationals from backlogged countries, an earlier priority date can mean years of difference in when you can file your I-485 or begin consular processing.
Green Card BIM Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a BIM Specialist role?
Most BIM Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive BIM experience. Your employer works with immigration counsel to determine the correct category before filing PERM with the Department of Labor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for BIM Specialists?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to nonimmigrant status. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The process involves PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
What does PERM labor certification involve for a BIM Specialist position?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor, conduct a formal recruitment test to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, and then file an application with DOL. The job requirements posted during recruitment must match the actual minimum requirements for the BIM Specialist position, which affects how your employer defines the role and what credentials they can require.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for BIM Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your search on architecture, engineering, and construction firms with established PERM filing records increases your chances of reaching hiring managers who already understand the sponsorship process and have internal support for it.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. If your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. The two rules are distinct: portability applies to the I-485 stage, and priority date carryover applies when a new employer files a new I-140.