BIM Technician

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist.

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a BIM Technician for Chicago, IL or Madison, WI to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment producing MEP/FP design documents.

The role focuses on Revit and AutoCAD work, maintaining models, and assisting engineers. Qualifications include an Associate's degree or equivalent in Revit/AutoCAD or two years of Revit/AutoCAD experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Technical school or associate degree in Revit and AutoCAD, or two years Revit/AutoCAD experience.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Takes initiative and follows through on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain firm AutoCAD and Revit projects (setup levels, views, sheets, adhering to firm CAD/Revit standards and the project BIM execution plan).
• Maintain Revit models for all disciplines.
• Ensure Salas O'Brien Revit standards are adhered to on each model.
• Manage weekly model sharing; download/upload Revit models, apply updates.
• Work closely with project team members to provide feedback on updated model
• Lead model clash detection meetings to assist team members in solving conflicts.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings with clients, architects and other disciplines.
• Provide technical support to team members.
• Assist in the maintenance of Salas O'Brien Revit templates.
• Create and modify Revit content/families for use in Salas O'Brien Revit models.
• Assist with AutoCAD and Revit system training for employees.
• Complete additional tasks as requested in AutoCAD and Revit.

Skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative

Excellence & high standards

Education

Associate's degree or technical diploma in Revit/AutoCAD

Associates or better in Drafting or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

BIM Technician - Chicago, IL or Madison, WI

Our offices in Chicago, IL and Madison, WI are seeking a BIM Technician to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment assisting firm engineers to produce MEP/FP design documents for firm projects. The BIM Technician performs technical tasks in Revit and AutoCAD software and reports directly to the Production Systems Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Setup and maintain firm AutoCAD and Revit projects (setup levels, views, sheets, adhering to firm CAD/Revit standards and the project BIM execution plan.
• Maintain Revit models for all disciplines.
• Ensure Salas O'Brien Revit standards are adhered to on each model.
• Manage weekly model sharing; download/upload Revit models, apply updates.
• Work closely with project team members to provide feedback on updated model
• Lead model clash detection meetings to assist team members in solving conflicts.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings with clients, architects and other
• Provide technical support to team members.
• Assist in the maintenance of Salas O'Brien Revit templates.
• Create and modify Revit content/families for use in Salas O'Brien Revit models.
• Assist with AutoCAD and Revit system training for employees.
• Complete additional tasks as requested in AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Technical School, Community College, or Associate's Degree program in Revit and AutoCAD or two years Revit and AutoCAD experience
• Proficient in Revit
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Takes initiative and follows through on tasks

Location: Chicago IL or Madison, WI

Travel: None

The expected base salary range for this role is $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

About Us:

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.

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.

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.

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Drafting or related field.

Experience

Preferred

2 years:

AutoCAD or two years Revit and AutoCAD experience

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