Structural BIM Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized design and engineering firm in North Carolina seeks a professional for full-time BIM modeling duties. Candidates should have 5+ years of related experience and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include generating discipline-specific BIM elements and coordinating design models. An ideal applicant must be highly organized with excellent communication skills and an intermediate understanding of engineering concepts. The firm values employment equity and considers all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related industry experience or a technical degree.
• Experience with 3D design software and document management.
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
• Maintain the discipline model and generate BIM elements.
• Prepare detailed drawings using current 3D software.
• Coordinate design models through Design Reviews.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM production

3D Coordination

Microsoft Office

communication skills

attention to detail

organizational skills

Education

Technical degree or 3 years related industry experience

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer, or other technical professional
• Be responsible for the discipline model and generate the BIM elements based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• Rely on the engineer or other technical professional to provide direction and guidance throughout the project while being technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints 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 the 3D Coordination process
• Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with the ability to work in one or both platforms as needed
• Experience in BIM production (Structural modeling)
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (previously BIM360)
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project needs and schedules
• Preference will be given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Experience with 3D Coordination tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

Primary Location

United States - North Carolina - Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Commitment to Employment Equity

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.