BIM Technician

Smith + Andersen; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a BIM Technician - Electrical in Edmonton, offering a hybrid work model. You'll utilize Autodesk Revit to create and modify drawing packages while collaborating with a skilled project team. Enjoy flexible hours, comprehensive health benefits, and a commitment to sustainability and employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible hours and half day Fridays

Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Share Ownership Program

Purchase Time Off Program

Transit Subsidy Program

Qualifications

• College diploma in BIM, Architecture, or similar with relevant experience.
• Familiar with plumbing, HVAC, lighting, power systems preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawing packages including plans, layouts, and schematics.
• Review models for accuracy against project requirements.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on design changes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

College diploma in Building Information Modelling Program (BIM)

Diploma in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical building service program

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Role: BIM Technician - Electrical
Location: Edmonton, AB
Job Type: Hybrid - WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business.In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Edmonton office of Smith + Andersen is seeking aBIM Technician. The BIM Technician is discipline specific and has working knowledge of the Autodesk Revit building information modelling platform. The BIM Technician works under the direct supervision of a project engineer/designer. Using Revit, the BIM Technician prepares drawing packages including plans, layouts, schematics and detailed scale drawings.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Great Place to Work-Certified
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

What You'll Do

• Model and/or design for a single discipline. Prepares drawing packages, including plans, layouts, schematics, and detailed scale drawings in compliance with Smith + Andersen prototype standard drawing setup at the onset of a project.
• Produce and/or modify a BIM (Building Information Model) from sketches, mark-ups and/or designs as required by the project team to suit design requirements, consultant changes, scope changes and/or general updates.
• Review models against markups to ensure accuracy of work in the three dimensional model and resultant two-dimensional drawings.
• Collaborate/communicate with other disciplines’ design changes and model challenges.
• Populate and maintain the parametric database within a model as needed to meet design requirements.
• Identify and discuss interferences or space issues with the project team for resolution and change implementation. This may include three dimensional analysis using Revit or other software such as Navisworks.
• Prepare submissions for issuance, plotting and archives.
• Control and maintain models in an organized manner in the appropriate project directory system, as per company standards.
• Adhere to office BIM standards and prototype standards, including the project BIM Execution Plan, Level of Development matrix
• Layout MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) equipment and identify clashes. When required, produce schematic drawings and identify sizing requirements.
• Review layouts of mechanical or electrical services for interferences with major building elements such as structure, ceilings, walls, etc.
• Any other BIM tasks required to assist in the completion of working drawings.

Who You Are

• College diploma in Building Information Modelling Program (BIM), Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical building service program; or a related field with relevant work experience.
• Familiar with building sector services such as plumbing systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, power and systems and communication is an preferred.
• Knowledge of the installation practices for mechanical and electrical systems is an asset.
• Working knowledge of structural, mechanical, architectural, lighting and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences is an asset.
• Good written and oral communication skills; able to communicate with the design team and external BIM teams or clients.
• Ability to work in an environment driven by project deadlines.
• Highly motivated with an attention to detail and an ability to accept direction.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodation will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965,Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian consulting engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as trusted mechanical and electrical consultants, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design.

Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the most exciting projects across Canada. From fully-integrated hospitals and welcoming schools, to healthy workplaces and secure transit stations, we have established lasting relationships with public and private sector clients across the country.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral with which Smith + Andersen does not have agreement place. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.