BIM Technician

dbHMS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a BIM Technician to support engineering teams in developing construction drawings across various project types including educational and commercial facilities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in architecture or engineering and at least 2 years of experience with Revit. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career advancement while working in a hybrid setting. A competitive benefits package including health insurance is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Revit.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project BIM models in Autodesk Revit, BIM360, and ACC.
• Perform quality checks to ensure professional quality drawings.
• Provide technical assistance to design engineers with Revit issues.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

A.S. or B.S. degree in architecture, engineering, or related

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM360

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Enscape

Job description

At dbHMS, we employ engineers in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design; industry professionals focusing on sustainability and technical concepts; lighting designers; technology engineers; and commissioning and construction experts. We are a diverse group of individuals that share the passion and verve to develop cutting-edge engineering and design solutions that make a positive impact on our surroundings.

Location: Chicago, IL

Firm Overview

Do more thanjustbuild!AtdbHMS,we are acollection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with ourclient’s visionto realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardshipand innovation through our impact on the built environment.Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to delivering high-performance, efficient,and sustainable buildings worldwide.

OurDesignStudioteam, in our Chicagooffice, is seekingaBIM Technician.This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for allkindsof spaces.

Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your skills along with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS, you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. All duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote-only work policies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and frequently is required to walk. The work typically requires the use of hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The typical week consists of five, eight-hour shifts.

dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package* that includes:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision and Life
• Paid Time Off

*Waiting period may apply.

Position Overview

At dbHMS, a BIM Technician applies knowledge of modeling and drafting software to support the engineering team in the development of construction drawings for a wide variety of projects including: educational, government, multi-family residential, recreational, hospitality, mixed use, and commercial facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Project Design Support
  • Set up and maintain project BIM models in Autodesk Revit, BIM360, and ACC.
  • Perform quality checks to ensure professional quality drawings using BIM standards.
  • Assist design engineers with internal coordination using Revit’s Clash Detection, Navisworks, Enscape, etc.
  • Coordinate BIM standards with clients and team members to ensure consistency with project requirements and professional quality.
  • Facilitate external meetings for BIM coordination across trades using Enscape, Navisworks Manage, etc.
• BIM Technical Support
  • Provide technical assistance to design engineers with troubleshooting Revit issues.
  • Work with design engineers to maintain and update the office Revit library, including library families, templates, and custom family development.
  • Train entry and intermediate-level design engineers to improve Revit proficiency across the design team.
  • Research and develop improvements to standard BIM-related design workflows under the supervision of BIM Coordinator and Senior Design Engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum Education:A.S. or B.S. degree in an architectural, engineering, or related program.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Revit.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently .
• Ability to independently seek out and quickly assimilate new information from external sources to solve problems.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate other drafting software including AutoCAD (2008 and newer), Navisworks, Enscape, or similar modeling programs.
• Experience with Dynamo script development or similar Revit automation tools.
• Autodesk Certification.
• Other specialty certifications and accreditations such as LEED AP, etc.

Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Motivated self-starter committed to personal self-development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Adaptability to work a flexible schedule at times.