BIM Engineer - Bridge and Tunnel Structures

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi seeks a BIM Engineer for bridge and tunnel structures to develop coordinated 3D models and 2D drawings, manage model quality, and ensure compliance with ISO 19650 and company standards.

You will collaborate with BIM Coordinator and Project Delivery Team on clash detection, design coordination, and digital information management across major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Revit experience on bridge/tunnel projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for 2D drawings and 3D modeling.
• Experience with ISO 19650 and BS/PAS 1192 guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop coordinated 3D models and 2D engineering drawings for bridge and tunnel works.
• Support clash detection, constructability analysis, and information management.
• Maintain model quality and ensure deliverables comply with LOD, BIM standards and CDE protocols.
• Coordinate with BIM Coordinator and Project Delivery Team.

Skills

BIM coordination

Clash detection

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Dynamo

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

BIM Engineer - Bridge and Tunnel Structures Job Snapshot

Role: BIM Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Design

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Job Type: Full Time

Parsons is seeking a BIM Engineer - Bridge and tunnel structures in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support BIM implementation across major infrastructure projects involving concrete and steel bridges and tunnels.

The role will develop coordinated 3D models and 2D engineering documentation while supporting clash detection, constructability analysis, digital information management, and multidisciplinary design coordination.

Working with the BIM Coordinator, technical engineers, and Project Delivery Team, the BIM Engineer will maintain model quality and ensure Project Information Models and associated deliverables comply with defined Level of Development requirements, BIM standards, TIDP, MIDP, and Common Data Environment protocols.

Country: UAE

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Design

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

BIM Modeling and Engineering Documentation

• Support the BIM Coordinator and Project Delivery Team with day-to-day BIM implementation.
• Develop coordinated three-dimensional and two-dimensional models for bridge and tunnel structures.
• Produce models according to project Level of Development requirements and modeling standards.
• Prepare engineering drawings directly from coordinated models.
• Develop arrangements, layouts, profiles, sections, and other required engineering documentation.
• Extract two-dimensional geometry from models for technical reviews and coordination meetings.
• Prepare model-based information for project presentations.
• Produce working drawings using Revit.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency between models and engineering documentation.

Bridge and Tunnel Structures

• Develop BIM models for concrete and steel bridge structures.
• Support modeling requirements for tunnel infrastructure.
• Coordinate structural models with relevant engineering disciplines.
• Apply Revit Structure to bridge and tunnel modeling activities.
• Develop parametric model components according to project requirements.
• Create assemblies and sub-assemblies where required.
• Generate Bills of Material from model information.
• Develop and maintain appropriate Revit families and objects.
• Coordinate structural interfaces affecting bridge and tunnel design.

Model Coordination and Clash Detection

• Extract models for clash analysis and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Conduct clash detection using appropriate BIM platforms.
• Coordinate model interfaces with designers and engineers from other disciplines.
• Develop federated models using Revit Links.
• Work with Revit Worksets and shared coordinate systems.
• Conduct visual model walkthroughs.
• Identify clearance and interface conflicts.
• Support resolution of model coordination issues.
• Prepare models and reports for constructability analysis.

Digital Delivery and Information Management

The BIM Engineer will contribute to structured digital project delivery and maintain compliance with agreed BIM information management requirements.

• Support Project Information Model delivery.
• Ensure PIM deliverables follow the agreed Task Information Delivery Plan.
• Maintain alignment with the Master Information Delivery Plan.
• Follow established Common Data Environment protocols.
• Prepare BIM package submissions according to project requirements.
• Apply relevant naming conventions and modeling standards.
• Maintain appropriate model templates.
• Support extraction of cut sheets and other model-based information.
• Apply digital delivery methods required by the project.

BIM Standards and Quality Assurance

• Check models, drawings, and BIM deliverables against project quality standards.
• Verify compliance with project BIM requirements.
• Apply ISO 19650 information management principles.
• Maintain familiarity with PAS 1192-2 and BS 1192.
• Follow applicable Level of Development requirements.
• Apply established parametric modeling standards.
• Maintain model naming and organizational conventions.
• Perform quality assurance and model validation activities.
• Support consistent implementation of BIM standards across assigned deliverables.

Quantity, Scheduling and Asset Information

• Extract model information to support quantity take-offs.
• Provide model outputs for quantity surveying requirements.
• Support model-based schedule reviews.
• Maintain awareness of Asset Information Model delivery requirements.
• Support COBie-related information requirements where applicable.
• Consider operation and maintenance information within digital delivery workflows.
• Support asset tagging requirements.

Software and Digital Platforms

The role requires advanced capability across BIM authoring and supporting digital delivery applications.

• Revit Structure.
• Dynamo.
• AutoCAD.
• Experience with Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise, Synchro, Bluebeam Studio, Autodesk Inventor Professional, SketchUp, or 3ds Max is preferred.

What Required Skills You 'LL Bring

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Architectural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of Revit experience.
• In-depth working knowledge of current Revit versions.
• Proven experience on concrete and steel bridge and tunnel projects.
• Proficiency in two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD design using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to establish new Revit project files for project teams.
• Expert knowledge of parametric Revit modeling.
• Experience producing Revit families according to project requirements.
• Ability to maintain Revit family and object libraries.
• Experience producing engineering working drawings using Revit.
• Ability to create and manage federated models using Revit Links.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit Worksets and shared coordinates.
• Experience conducting clash detection.
• Knowledge of Level of Development requirements and naming conventions.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650, PAS 1192-2, and BS 1192.
• Strong computer and digital modeling skills.
• Effective problem-solving and multitasking capability.
• Ability to coordinate deliverables with technical engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

What Desired Skills You 'LL Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with Project Delivery Teams, Clients, and Contractors.
• Ability to maintain effective technical coordination under demanding project schedules.
• Experience preparing analytical reports.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical presentations.

Role Impact

The BIM Engineer will connect structural engineering information with coordinated digital delivery across bridge and tunnel projects. Through accurate modeling, disciplined information management, clash detection, constructability analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination, the role will help improve design integration and maintain reliable BIM deliverables throughout project development.

About Parsons

Parsons provides multidisciplinary engineering, infrastructure, BIM, transportation, and project delivery expertise for complex projects. Its teams use coordinated digital engineering workflows to support bridge, tunnel, transportation, and civil infrastructure programs from design development through construction and delivery.