Senior Structural BIM Specialist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is looking for a Senior Structural BIM Specialist in Folsom, CA. The successful candidate will draft and design various engineering projects and develop models from sketches and instructions. A minimum of 5 years in a related field and advanced skills in 3D design software and coordination are required.

The role involves maintaining discipline models, producing documentation, and ensuring adherence to project standards. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related industry experience required.
• Advanced skillset in 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design HDR Building Engineering Services and Municipal Water projects.
• Develop models and drawings based on sketches and verbal instructions.
• Maintain the discipline model and produce discipline-specific documentation.

Skills

3D design software

BIM (Revit 2024, 2025)

CADD

Education

Technical degree or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D Coordination tools

Job description

Senior Structural BIM Specialist (193957)

Primary Location: Folsom, CA

Responsibilities

• Drafting and designing HDR Building Engineering Services and Municipal Water projects, including buildings, industrial and commercial structures, water treatment structures, pump stations, and foundations.
• Develop models and drawings based on rough sketches, marked‑up copies and/or detailed verbal instructions, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer or other technical professional.
• Be responsible for the structural model and generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
• Develop drawings with necessary views, sections and details using Company and/or Client standards and procedures with supervision.
• Be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
• Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, structural plan presentation, and how it interacts with other discipline models.
• Accurately model BIM elements in the correct specifications of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software.
• Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match‑lines, views, and sheets.
• Produce discipline‑specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.
• Learn and understand project and Company standards and procedures.
• Perform computations such as material quantity estimate, dimensional checks, etc., as assigned.
• May learn new programs or processes required for assignments.
• Effectively communicate with team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Technical Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience of BIM (including Revit 2024, 2025).
• Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides.
• Basic industry knowledge and technology trends.
• Basic ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

Preferred Non-Technical Competencies

• Learning on the Fly.
• Problem Solving.
• Time Management.
• Result Driven.
• Self-Development.
• Customer Focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience.
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool.
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.