Structural BIM Technologist

Facade Today; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SOM is seeking a skilled BIM Technician to create and manage structural BIM models and drawings across large projects. You will work under Structural Engineers, ensure consistency and data integrity, and support model management and deliverables.

The role requires Revit proficiency, CAD experience, and collaboration with engineers to update models and schedules. A 2-year college credential or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage BIM models and drawings for structural components with direction from Structural Engineers.
• Support BIM model management and data updates across projects.
• Organize and distribute drawings, models and deliverables as required.
• Guide junior BIM technologists in developing structural BIM and drawings.
• Identify opportunities to improve deliverables and processes.
• Collaborate with engineers to update data in Revit models and schedules.
• Develop and implement firmwide BIM workflow standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree / 2 years college

Tools

Revit Structure

CAD systems

Tekla Structures

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

AutoCAD

Job description

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, and manages the BIM model and drawings for structural engineering components of projects with direction from Structural Engineers.
• Contributes to BIM model management.
• Organizes or processes and distributes drawings, models or other project deliverables, as required.
• Guides Junior BIM technologists to develop structural engineering BIM and drawing deliverables.
• Identifies opportunities to improve upon deliverables.
• Collaborates with engineers on updating and managing data in Revit model and schedules (as well as between external data sources and Revit).
• Develops and implements firmwide standards relating to BIM workflow and management and drawing graphic standards.
• Develops and delivers CAD drawing as required. May be asked to work in AutoCAD or other legacy drawing platforms (but not typically).
• Reliably handles workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from project leaders

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent

• Four (4) to five (5) years of professional experience in BIM systems such as Revit to document structural information for large building projects.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building, data-organization, and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful.
• Exhibits initiative, problem solving with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate means.
• Understanding of structural engineering concepts and terms.
• Knowledge of structural building systems and details (e.g., reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber).
• Demonstrated abilities and knowledge in Revit Structure.
• Demonstrated abilities and knowledge of CAD systems.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, a plus.
• Knowledge of Dynamo scripting inside of Revit is a plus.

At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

For more about SOM: www.som.com