BIM Automation Developer I

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a BIM Automation Developer I to develop and implement automation solutions for engineering tasks, creating scripts and tools to enhance BIM efficiency.

Collaborate with project teams to understand automation needs, implement solutions that streamline workflow, and stay current with industry tools through ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1 year’s experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience with custom Computational Design and Automation for MEP systems within Revit, including development of Dynamo workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts for BIM tasks to improve efficiency.
• Create tools to streamline BIM coordination, modeling, and design workflows.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement automation solutions and boost productivity.
• Write clean, documented code for automation scripts and maintain existing tools.
• Participate in code reviews and stay current with industry technologies.

Skills

Revit automation

C#

Dynamo workflows

MEP coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Revit API

Dynamo

C# development

Job description

At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Job Summary:

Salas O’Brien is seeking a BIM Automation Developer I to develop and implement automation solutions for engineering tasks, creating scripts and tools to enhance BIM efficiency.

Job duties include:

• Developing and implementing automation solutions for engineering tasks within the firm.
• Creating scripts and tools that enhance efficiency in BIM coordination, modeling, and design workflows.
• Collaborating with project teams to understand automation needs and assist in the implementation of solutions that streamline workflow and improve productivity.
• Developing and implementing basic to intermediate automation solutions for engineering tasks.
• Executing BIM coordination and integration of various design software under guidance.
• Writing and maintaining clean, well-documented code for automation scripts.
• Testing and debugging automation solutions to ensure reliability and performance.
• Assisting in maintaining existing automation tools and scripts.
• Collaborating with senior developers and project teams to understand project requirements.
• Staying current with industry tools and technologies through ongoing learning and development.
• Providing basic technical support to team members using automation tools.
• Documenting workflows and processes for developed automation solutions.
• Participating in regular code reviews and implement feedback.
• Assisting in training team members on the use of automation tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1 year’s experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience with custom Computational Design and Automation for MEP systems within Revit, including development of Dynamo workflows to streamline multidisciplinary coordination tasks.
• Experience using Revit API for programmatic manipulation of electrical elements, such as panels, circuits, loads, and equipment parameters.
• Experience developing custom Revit add-ins or plugins to support company-specific design standards and workflows.
• Experience with C# automation within Revit, leveraging exposure to the Revit API to create custom tools and scripts that enhance design efficiency and accuracy.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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