BIM Specialist/Modeler

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a BIM Specialist/Modeler in San Diego to support project managers and design teams in developing MEP models (LOD 200, 300, 350) for design drawings and construction documents across commercial, healthcare, data centers, and education sectors.

The role includes maintaining BIM content, supporting Digital Delivery initiatives, and collaborating with engineers and designers under the BIM Manager and Principal. Requires 5+ years drafting experience and Revit proficiency.

Qualifications

• Completion of a technical college diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction.
• 5+ years of engineering drafting and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with Autodesk Revit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing drawing sets, plans and details with engineers.
• Set up new projects in Revit environment.
• Develop Revit families, schedules, and project details.
• Develop Revit templates.
• Develop and coordinate construction documents.
• May act as a coordinator on projects.

Skills

Revit proficiency

BIM coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Bluebeam or Acrobat PDF

Dynamo familiarity

BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud

Education

Technical college diploma in Architecture/Engineering/Construction

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Dynamo

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.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

You are fascinated withBuilding Information Modeling, drafting, and designing buildings. You’re passionate aboutmaking commercial buildings more efficient. You love to collaborate with a technically proficient team. And younever stop growing.

Salas O’Brien is looking for a BIM Specialist/modeler to assist project managers and technical design staff in the development of Mechanical and Plumbing engineering models LOD 200, 300 and 350 for production of design drawings, construction documents, templates, families, and details for projects in markets such as commercial office space, mission critical, telecommunications, healthcare, and education. The role also involves support to BIM and Digital Delivery initiatives by creating and maintaining BIM content for the organization. This position reports to the office Principal and BIM Manager whilst working as an integrated part of project’s design teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing drawing sets, plans and details with engineers.
• Set up new projects in Revit environment.
• Develop Revit families, schedules, and project details.
• Develop Revit templates.
• Develop and coordinate construction documents.
• May act as a coordinator on projects.
• Support the development of BIM content.

Skills

• Proficient in all Revit platforms.
• Proficient with Revit families, Revit parameters, and Revit schedules.
• Ability to work with design teams on multiple projects at the same time.
• Proficient with BIM360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Team player with flexibility to accommodate different client’s needs and project’s requirements.
• Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat PDF.
• Knowledge of Dynamo preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a technical college diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction.
• 5+ years of engineering drafting and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with Autodesk Revit.

Travel

Not required.

Salas O’Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

• Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $105,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

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, colour, 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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Qualifications

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years:

5+ years of engineering drafting and experience

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