Senior Structural BIM Technician

Baird & Associates; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural BIM Technician to lead the modeling of marine and heavy civil infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of CAD/BIM experience, expertise in Autodesk Revit, and the ability to create detailed models and construction documents. The position offers hybrid work flexibility across various U.S. locations, including Madison, WI, and the potential for 100% remote work. Join a company that values your growth and contributions in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of advanced CAD/BIM experience in structural and civil environments.
• Deep expertise in Autodesk Revit Structure and AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of structural systems and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural modeling of heavy civil and marine infrastructure.
• Transform rough designs into finished graphics and construction documents.
• Draft detail drawings of various infrastructure structures.

Skills

Advanced CAD/BIM experience

Expertise in Autodesk Revit Structure

Knowledge of AutoCAD & Civil 3D

Familiarity with Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Advance Steel

3ds Max

Inventor

Job description

Overview

You Belong at Baird

At W.F. Baird (Baird), you’re never just a number, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, ideas, and growth. For 40+ years, we have combined the stability of an established and trusted firm with the creativity of a niche engineering company, working where water meets land to design and deliver solutions that protect coastlines, strengthen ports, restore ecosystems, and more.

With offices across North America, the Caribbean, South America, and Australia, we offer global impact with a welcoming, people first culture. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, room to grow, and the chance to make waves alongside other talented people who share your passion.

Position

Senior Structural BIM Technician

Full-Time | Advanced Infrastructure & Waterfront Projects | Senior-Level Technical Role | U.S. Based

We’re looking for a Senior Structural BIM Technician who thrives in technically demanding environments and enjoys building highly detailed, multi-disciplinary models that directly shape real-world infrastructure.

In this role, you’ll operate as a technical lead, driving the development of high-fidelity 3D models and construction documentation across complex marine and heavy civil projects. You’ll work at the intersection of structural engineering, civil design, and digital modeling, using industry-leading Autodesk and Bentley platforms to deliver coordinated, constructible solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead the structural modeling of heavy civil and marine infrastructure, ensuring seamless coordination between structural Revit models and civil surface data
• Transform initial rough designs/sketches and redlines/mark-ups into finished graphics/construction documents
• Draft detail drawings of marinas, wharfs, bulkhead walls, piers, bridges, ferry terminals, hydraulic structures, structures (steel, concrete, timber & masonry) and shoreline construction (beaches, nourishment, revetments, breakwaters)
• Review engineering drawings to ensure adherence to established CAD standards
• Interact and coordinate with all stakeholders (engineers, sampling group, construction, clients, subcontractors, government agencies, etc.)

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of advanced CAD/BIM experience in structural and civil environments
• Deep expertise in:

• Autodesk Revit Structure (complex families, model management)
• AutoCAD & Civil 3D
• Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Structural systems, detailing, and construction methods
• Grading, alignments, profiles, surfaces, and quantities
• Multi-disciplinary model coordination and data exchange
• Preferred Technical Tools:

• Bentley ProjectWise (data management & collaboration)
• Bluebeam, Navisworks, Advance Steel
• 3ds Max, Inventor

Work Environment

We Will Meet You Where You're At

This is a flexible, hybrid work opportunity. You can work from any of our U.S. based locations listed below. For qualified applicants we will consider 100% remote employment if we do not have an office that aligns with your location.

• Madison, WI
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Kalamazoo, MI
• Boca Raton, FL
• Tacoma, WA
• New York, NY
• Houston, TX

About Baird

W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird) is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an EOE/M/F/D/V. Baird is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates. We thank all candidates for their interest.

Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in the country they are applying to, now and in the future, without requiring employer sponsorship to be considered.

We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.