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Get Access To All JobsElectrical Engineering Digital Design Project Lead
- (192756)
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?
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.
In the role of Digital Design Project Lead, we'll count on you to:
- Work for Building Engineering Services Electrical Engineering
- Be responsible for the discipline model and 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 electrical engineering
- To be skilled with Revit software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
- Have mastered electrical engineering and how it interacts with other discipline designs
- Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation and plan presentation for all disciplines
- Mentor and develop the Digital Design staff within their discipline
- 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
- Mentor and develop Digital Design staff within electrical engineering
- Contribute to the development of the business class digital needs
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
- 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
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required
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.) Minnesota: $75,411 - $107,730
Primary Location:
United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
Other Locations:
United States-Minnesota-St. Paul
United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
United States-Wisconsin-Madison
United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Industry:
Building Engineering
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Building Electrical
Job Posting:
Apr 27, 2026
Electrical Engineering Digital Design Project Lead
- (192756)
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?
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.
In the role of Digital Design Project Lead, we'll count on you to:
- Work for Building Engineering Services Electrical Engineering
- Be responsible for the discipline model and 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 electrical engineering
- To be skilled with Revit software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
- Have mastered electrical engineering and how it interacts with other discipline designs
- Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation and plan presentation for all disciplines
- Mentor and develop the Digital Design staff within their discipline
- 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
- Mentor and develop Digital Design staff within electrical engineering
- Contribute to the development of the business class digital needs
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
- 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
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required
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.) Minnesota: $75,411 - $107,730
Primary Location:
United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
Other Locations:
United States-Minnesota-St. Paul
United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
United States-Wisconsin-Madison
United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Industry:
Building Engineering
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Building Electrical
Job Posting:
Apr 27, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Design Project Manager
Document your design credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, project portfolios, and professional certifications before outreach begins. PERM petitions require evidence that your qualifications match the job description precisely, so credential gaps flagged late in the process can delay your I-140 filing by months.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Architecture firms, product companies, and in-house creative teams at large corporations file PERM petitions for Design Project Managers more frequently than boutique agencies. Search DOL disclosure data to confirm a studio has sponsored roles at your seniority level before investing time in an application.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate lets you filter Design Project Manager openings by green card sponsorship history, so your outreach focuses on companies that have already run the PERM process for comparable roles.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 fits your background
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a standard bachelor's degree. Knowing which category you qualify for helps you negotiate job descriptions that support the correct petition tier with USCIS.
Align your job offer letter with PERM requirements
The PERM-certified job description binds your employer throughout the green card process. Vague duties like 'oversee design work' create audit risk at DOL. Push for specific language covering budget authority, cross-functional team leadership, and deliverable ownership before your employer files.
Account for priority date backlogs by nationality
EB-3 is current for most countries, but applicants born in India and China face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting an offer so you understand how long adjustment of status will realistically take after your petition clears.
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Find Design Project Manager JobsDesign Project Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Design Project Manager roles actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Yes. Design Project Manager positions typically require a bachelor's degree in design, architecture, or a related field, which satisfies EB-3 professional requirements. Candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience can qualify for EB-2. The O*NET classification for this role supports specialty occupation standing, which strengthens the PERM petition.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship is permanent and has no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before USCIS even reviews the I-140 petition, making green card sponsorship a longer but more stable path than H-1B for Design Project Managers.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Design Project Manager for a green card?
Large architecture and engineering firms, technology companies with in-house design teams, consumer goods companies, and healthcare organizations with significant product development pipelines file PERM petitions for this role most consistently. Smaller boutique studios rarely sponsor because the legal costs and recruitment obligations under PERM are difficult to absorb. Filtering by PERM filing history using Migrate Mate narrows your search to employers who have already committed to the process.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a documented recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. This includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices meeting DOL requirements. The employer then files ETA Form 9089 with DOL. If certified, they proceed to the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire process requires your employer to maintain records for five years in case of a DOL audit.
Can I negotiate the job description to strengthen my green card petition?
The job description filed with PERM becomes the permanent definition of your role throughout the green card process, including at adjustment of status. Descriptions that specify a required degree field, minimum years of experience managing cross-functional design projects, and budget or deliverable responsibility make the EB-2 or EB-3 classification harder to challenge. Work with your employer before filing to ensure the description reflects your actual responsibilities and supports your credential tier.
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