BIM & CAD Technician: Build Structures in Revit

Bennett & Pless Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Company-paid medical, dental, and view

401(k) matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Wellness allowance

Career and leadership development

Job summary

Bennett & Pless Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a BIM/CAD Technician to turn initial designs into structural drawings and models, while developing BIM and CAD skills under the guidance of engineers.

You will create drawings for diverse projects, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with engineers and designers to meet project goals. The role offers growth, mentoring, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Revit is required. Experience must be in structural drafting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines.
• Ability to apply basic technical skills to complete assigned tasks and follow clearly prescribed rules, established practices, and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural drawings and models for projects in distribution, data centers, commercial buildings, historical buildings, the public sector, retail, adaptive reuse, and renovations.
• Turn rough designs and engineer or designer markups into accurate structural models and working drawings using Revit, CAD, and other relevant BIM tools.
• Model how structural components fit together in a virtual environment to support construction, fabrication, and procurement throughout the building lifecycle.
• Develop accurate construction drawings and extract data from the discipline’s BIM platform.
• Work with structural engineers and designers to produce drawings and renderings that meet project execution plans, workflow criteria, specifications, and drafting standards.
• Review drawings for compliance with established specifications and standards, and work with design originators to resolve discrepancies between initial designs and final drawings.
• Coordinate design documentation and model changes with internal and external disciplines to meet client expectations and organizational quality standards.
• Apply basic engineering knowledge and detailing practices efficiently, following prescribed processes and guidance from the team leader.
• Create discipline-specific BIM content, stay current on BIM software and best practices, and attend conferences, seminars, and workshops to learn and share knowledge internally.
• Learn the RFI process, including preparing requested items or renderings under an engineer’s direction.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AutoDesk ACC/Forma

BIM360

Job description

Bennett & Pless Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a BIM/CAD Technician to turn initial designs into structural drawings and models, while developing BIM and CAD skills under the guidance of engineers.

You will create drawings for diverse projects, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with engineers and designers to meet project goals. The role offers growth, mentoring, and a collaborative culture.