Lead Structural BIM Technician

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Design Technician for the Structural engineering group in Concord, CA. You will create, manage, and coordinate complex BIM/CAD structural models and construction documents, guiding multi-disciplinary coordination and ensuring alignment with calculations and design intent.

You will independently perform advanced modeling, mentor junior designers, and produce constructible, code-compliant documents for building and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certification in CAD, BIM, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-6 years of experience in CAD/BIM design within building and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience producing structural construction documents and coordinating with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural 2D and 3D CAD/BIM models aligned with calculations and specs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary coordination to avoid clashes across structural, architectural, MEP, and civil models.
• Review and oversee structural drawings for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to translate design criteria and calculations into constructible documents.
• Mentor junior designers on drafting standards and BIM/CAD workflows.
• Prepare structural construction documents, schedules, and notes.
• Support shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and design revisions by updating BIM/CAD models.
• Establish and maintain BIM standards including organization and level of development (LOD).
• Assist in analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvements for BIM/CAD workflows.
• Create 3D visualizations and coordination views for constructability reviews.

Skills

CAD/BIM design

Structural drafting

Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree or certification in CAD/BIM

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

Stratus is seeking a Design Technician for the Structural engineering group in Concord, CA. You will create, manage, and coordinate complex BIM/CAD structural models and construction documents, guiding multi-disciplinary coordination and ensuring alignment with calculations and design intent.

You will independently perform advanced modeling, mentor junior designers, and produce constructible, code-compliant documents for building and infrastructure projects.