HVAC BIM Designer: Revit & Navisworks Specialist

Kelso Industries; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries is seeking a Mechanical Designer to produce accurate HVAC piping designs and drawings, build BIMs in Revit/Navisworks, and ensure code-compliant documents ready for fabrication and field installation. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to develop BIMs and construction drawings, resolve clashes, and maintain standards.

Join a team that emphasizes innovation, excellence, and safety, with opportunities to contribute across industrial, commercial,

Qualifications

• Experience designing HVAC piping systems in commercial/industrial environments.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit for mechanical/piping modeling.
• Experience using Navisworks for model coordination and clash detection.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, piping design standards, and mechanical codes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC piping layouts, isometrics, and detailed construction drawings.
• Create and maintain 3D BIM models in Revit (v26) for mechanical piping.
• Review clash detection with Navisworks and resolve conflicts before fabrication.
• Coordinate with project managers, BIM/CAD Coordinator, engineers, and field teams.
• Prepare spool drawings, fabrication drawings, and material takeoffs.
• Incorporate red-lines, RFIs, and change orders into models and drawings.
• Maintain drawing and model standards and version control.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and report design status.
• Verify field dimensions and site conditions to support accurate modeling.
• Support QC by reviewing drawings and models for accuracy.

Skills

HVAC piping design

Revit 26

Navisworks coordination

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in drafting/design technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Kelso Industries is seeking a Mechanical Designer to produce accurate HVAC piping designs and drawings, build BIMs in Revit/Navisworks, and ensure code-compliant documents ready for fabrication and field installation. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to develop BIMs and construction drawings, resolve clashes, and maintain standards.

Join a team that emphasizes innovation, excellence, and safety, with opportunities to contribute across industrial, commercial,