MEP BIM Designer

DBM Vircon; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Engaging Office Initiatives

Job summary

DBM Vircon is seeking a MEP BIM Designer to support mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design and model coordination on diverse projects. You will create and manage BIM models in Revit, coordinate across disciplines, and participate in coordination meetings to ensure seamless project integration.

The role requires proficiency in Revit and MEP design, with experience in federated BIM models and CDEs. Expect collaborative, dynamic projects and opportunities to contribute to workflow improvements

Qualifications

• Proficient in Revit and MEP design across mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience with federated BIM models and common data environments (CDEs).
• Ability to lead model coordination meetings and resolve clashes.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage accurate 2D and 3D MEP BIM models using Revit.
• Coordinate BIM models across disciplines in a federated environment.
• Lead model coordination meetings and resolve design clashes.
• Support workflows improvements and potential automation/scripting.

Skills

Revit

MEP design

BIM coordination

Navisworks

CDEs

Scripting (Python/Dynamo)

Time management

Communication

Leadership in meetings

Education

Diploma or equivalent in construction related field

CAD/BIM certifications (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

DBM Vircon, a premier construction modeling, detailing and digital engineering company, delivers high-profile projects with state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising detail and millimeter precision. At DBM Vircon we see the future through a very different lens. With over five decades of experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, DBM Vircon is recognized as one of the industry-leading design/detailing and digital engineering companies. Drawing upon over 900 team members, with experience in over 6 continents, we regularly challenge the status quo by delivering high-end solutions and integrated delivery methods on some of the industry’s largest projects. Innovation, eminence, and digital are at the heart of everything we do.

Position Overview:

The MEP BIM Designer will be a vital part of our team, supporting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design and model coordination for diverse construction and infrastructure projects. This role involves creating and managing BIM models, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in model coordination meetings to ensure seamless project integration.

The position requires proficiency in MEP design across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic/plumbing systems and expertise in tools like Revit. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic and growing team.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create and manage accurate 2D and 3D MEP BIM models using Revit.
• Support the design of mechanical (HVAC, piping), electrical (HV/LV power and lighting), and plumbing/hydraulic systems, including schematic development.
• Coordinate BIM models across multiple disciplines within a federated environment.
• Lead model coordination meetings, identify and resolve design clashes (e.g., using Navisworks or equivalent tools).
• Communicate effectively with engineering and design teams to meet project timelines.
• Contribute to workflow improvements, including potential use of automation or scripting tools.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

This position description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and functions that a person in this position may be asked to perform. Above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company.

Required qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position:

• Proficient in Revit.
• Experience in MEP design (mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic). Work with instrumentation valued
• Strong understanding of MEP systems — mechanical (HVAC, ductwork, piping), electrical (HV/LV, primary/secondary schematics), and plumbing/hydraulic services.
• Experience working with or contributing to federated BIM models and using common data environments (CDEs).
• Confident leading and contributing to model coordination meetings.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Core Competencies:

• Composure - Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
• Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all kinds of people—up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
• Self-Development - Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge—like Internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
• Written Communications - Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Work Experience:

• Familiarity with modelling in Revit.
• BIM execution planning.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing/hydraulic technologies at a commercial and/or industrial level.

Education/Training:

• Diploma or equivalent in construction related field preferred.
• Certifications in CAD/BIM software and BIM processes (preferred but not essential).

Specialized Knowledge - Certificates & Licenses:

• As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position.

Software & Technology:

• Experience using Navisworks or similar coordination tools.
• Exposure to or interest in scripting/automation (e.g., Python, Dynamo, VBA).
• High level skills in basic office tools including MS Office applications, document management tools, issue tracking systems.
• This is a global position and is generally office based with an expectation of frequent remote communications with our global team members. Working longer days including evenings and weekends may be required for this position. Traveling for business may be required from time to time. DBM Vircon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

This position description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and functions that a person in this position may be asked to perform. Above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company.

DBM Vircon offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health and Dental Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Engaging Office Initiatives: Programs and activities that foster a positive work environment, teamwork, and a vibrant company culture.

Values:

• Integrity – You behave and act with the highest standard of integrity and honesty;
• Excellence – You strive for excellence to deliver innovative and quality solutions and outcomes. Curiosity is integral to your approach to achieve this – always looking for better ways to do things. You are determined to succeed in all of your actions;
• Collaboration – You seamlessly collaborate;
• Respect – You respect and value other people – you are inclusive in your behaviors and actions. You inspire, empower and help other people to grow, succeed and lead;
• Empathy – You understand, look after and serve other people.

DBM Vircon believes that when people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, points of view and capabilities work together there is increased organizational competence, innovation and performance. Diversity and inclusion assist us to come up with exciting ideas and solutions to problems, helping us to deliver a quality, distinct service to our wide range of clients. To strengthen our diversity, we welcome and strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. DBM Vircon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.