Bim Designer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a BIM Designer in Louisville, KY to transform contract documents into precise piping models, spool drawings, and fabrication-ready data for commercial mechanical and plumbing systems.

The role collaborates with BIM coordinators, project managers, and field leadership to ensure buildable, well-coordinated deliverables, with remote work possible for candidates with 7+ years Revit MEP experience.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient in Revit for 3D piping models and MEP design.
• Experience with AutoCAD for mechanical and plumbing detailing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D models for mechanical and plumbing piping systems using Revit.
• Create spool sheets, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings for shop and field.
• Coordinate piping, equipment, supports, and clearances with other trades.
• Use Navisworks for clash detection and coordination.
• Review plans and specs to identify missing or conflicting information and drive resolution.
• Incorporate revisions and maintain organized project documentation.
• Manage modeling/drawing work to meet schedules across projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality and constructability standards.

Skills

Revit MEP design

Spool sheets

Mechanical drawings

Navisworks

Organization

Communication

Education

Two-year technical degree in drafting/design/construction technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Stratus

Job description

Job Title: BIM Designer

Job Description

As a BIM Designer, you transform contract documents, field input, and project requirements into precise piping models, spool drawings, and fabrication-ready information for commercial mechanical and plumbing systems. You work closely with BIM coordinators, project managers, the prefab shop, field leadership, and other trades to ensure work is constructible, well-coordinated, and delivered on schedule. If a candidate has 7+ years of direct Revit MEP design experience, this position can be filled as remote.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D models for commercial mechanical and plumbing piping systems using Revit and related BIM tools.
• Create clear spool sheets, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings that support efficient shop production and field installation.
• Coordinate piping, equipment, supports, access, and required clearances with structural, architectural, electrical, and other building systems.
• Use Navisworks and project coordination workflows to identify clashes, resolve conflicts, and communicate required changes to stakeholders.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, field dimensions, and project standards to identify missing or conflicting information and drive timely resolution.
• Incorporate approved revisions into models and drawings while maintaining organized, current project documentation.
• Manage assigned modeling and drawing work to meet coordination, fabrication, and construction schedules across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with BIM coordinators, project managers, prefab shop personnel, field leadership, and trade partners to support seamless project delivery.
• Ensure that all deliverables meet quality, accuracy, and constructability standards for mechanical and plumbing systems.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit for developing and maintaining 3D mechanical and plumbing piping models.
• Experience creating spool sheets, fabrication drawings, and mechanical construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical construction drawings, including piping layouts, equipment connections, dimensions, and installation requirements.
• Working knowledge of Navisworks for clash detection and coordination with other building systems.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Clear, professional communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, field personnel, trade partners, and customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A two-year technical degree in drafting, design, construction technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using AutoCAD for mechanical and plumbing design and detailing.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and tools beyond Revit, including platforms such as Stratus.
• Experience in mechanical construction environments, particularly related to piping and prefab shop coordination.
• Ability to maintain organized project files, models, and documentation across multiple concurrent projects.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office and fabrication shop environment, working closely with project teams and prefab operations. You will use technologies such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and related BIM and construction tools on a daily basis to support coordination and production. The position offers 10 days of accrued paid time off and 6 federal holidays, and you will collaborate regularly with field leadership and trade partners to support active construction projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $43.27/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.