Assistant Structural Revit Designer

Planet Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking an Assistant Structural Revit Designer in Chesapeake, VA for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on building structural Revit models, preparing construction documents, and supporting civil design tasks within multi-disciplinary teams.

Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with AutoCAD are required. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers to deliver accurate drawings, analyze design calculations, and ensure BIM standards compliance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in drafting tech or related field with 2+ years experience OR
• Associate degree with 3+ years experience OR
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, proposal prep, site evaluations, and development of construction documentation and environmental plans as part of a project team.
• Work on diverse projects with various clients and project types.
• Assist in civil design including site design, roads, drainage, water/sewer utilities, and road/airport facilities.
• Provide drawing production support: analysis, layout, calculations for non-routine tasks.
• Develop detailed Revit structural models and construction drawings (plans, sections, details).
• Interpret sketches/markups and design calculations to create accurate drawings.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve BIM model conflicts.
• Apply BIM standards to deliverables and manage project documents.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Soft skills

2+ years related experience

4 years detailing/design experience

Education

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology

Associate Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Structural Revit Designer

Location: Chesapeake, VA 23320

Contract length: 12-month Contract

Pay: $33/hr - $38/hr

Assistant Structural Revit Designer Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required or


• Associate Degree and 3 years related experience Required or


• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience. Required


• Basic understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables


• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems


• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.


• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi‑discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives


• Excellent written & verbal communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail


• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines

Assistant Structural Revit Designer Description

• Will assist in various phases of planning, proposal preparation, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and environmental plans as part of a project team


• Will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients


• Assist in designing various civil projects including site design, land development, roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control, airports, and facility design


• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non‑routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity


• Modeling & Drafting: Develop detailed [Revit structural models] and construction drawing sets (plans, sections, details)


• Engineering Support: Interpret sketches, markups, and design calculations provided by engineers to create accurate drawings


• Coordination: Collaborate with project teams, architects, and engineers to identify and resolve BIM model conflicts


• Standards Compliance: Apply company and industry standards (e.g., BIM standards) to all deliverables


• Document Management: Assist with organizing project documents, such as transmittals, PDFs, and shop drawing sets


• Software: Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with AutoCAD is generally required


• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of structural components and construction documents


• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into civil design and layouts


• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project‑related information in a logical and well‑structured manner


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Complies with all policies and standards