Structural BIM Technician

RE/SPEC Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) ESOP

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

RESPEC is an internationally recognized engineering consulting company seeking a Structural BIM Technician for multiple locations. This full-time, onsite role supports the engineering team in drafting and modeling complex structures using BIM software and CAD tools.

You will contribute to plans, elevations and details, while maintaining BIM/CADD libraries and supporting project coordination. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in engineering/architectural drafting, strong visualization

Qualifications

• Minimum associate’s degree in engineering/architectural drafting and/or directly related degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in BIM and CAD software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD).
• Interest in emerging technologies.
• Strong visualization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in collaborative team settings.
• Ability to interpret written, verbal, and visual direction.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel.
• Exposure to Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or other CAD/BIM software through education, internships, or previous work experience.

Responsibilities

• Cutting-Edge Technology: work with BIM software, primarily Revit, with opportunity to use Forma, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu to improve workflows.
• Impactful work: model wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures and produce plans, elevations, and details.
• Visualize and Coordinate: ensure coordination across disciplines and identify spatial conflicts to optimize designs.
• Library Management: curate and maintain BIM and CADD library for resource access.

Skills

Visualization

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering/architectural drafting

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

RESPEC, an internationally recognized engineering consulting company, seeks a Structural BIM (Building Information Modeling) Technician for the following locations: Cheyenne, WY, Denver, CO, Rapid City, SD, and Sioux Falls, SD. This is a full-time onsite office-based position.

We are seeking a Structural BIM Technician to join our full-service engineering team! If you’re passionate about drafting and modeling complex structures, then take a look! This role will assist in designing world-class projects utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. As a BIM Technician, you’ll be an integral part of our multidisciplinary engineering design team. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where creativity thrives, and ideas are valued. RESPEC invests in its employees and offers continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive environment for your career development.

What you’ll be doing:

Cutting-Edge Technology: Get ready to dive into the world of BIM software! You will work primarily in Revit and have the opportunity to leverage Autodesk Forma, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu sessions to enhance your workflows. These powerful platforms empower you to digitally prototype and document precise, clash-free designs that bring facility projects to life.

Impactful work: Your role will directly contribute to the success of construction projects. From modeling wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures to producing plans, elevations, and details, your work will shape the future of our built environment.

Visualize and Coordinate: We believe in thinking beyond 2D blueprints. As a BIM Technician, you’ll visualize complex structures to ensure seamless coordination across disciplines. Your ability to recognize spatial conflicts and help optimize designs will be invaluable.

Library Management: Curate and maintain our BIM and CADD library, ensuring seamless access to essential resources and support files.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate enjoys collaborating with a team and diving into new challenges, and will have the following qualifications:

Minimum associate’s degree in engineering/architectural drafting and/or directly related degree from an accredited institution

Proficiency in BIM and CAD software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD)

Interest in emerging technologies

Strong visualization skills and attention to detail

Ability to work and communicate effectively in collaborative team settings

Ability to interpret written, verbal, and visual direction

Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel.

Additional preferred experience/skills:

Exposure to Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or other CAD/BIM software through education, internships, or previous work experience.

Basic understanding of structural systems, including foundations, steel, concrete, masonry, and wood framing.

Familiarity with construction documents or structural engineering concepts.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other commonly used project-management or document-management software

Additional information - Position Expectations

The Entry-Level Structural BIM Technician will receive training and guidance in structural BIM production, Revit modeling, drafting standards, construction documentation, and project-specific procedures. The individual is expected to progressively develop the technical skills necessary to produce accurate structural models and drawings with increasing independence.

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary is $27 per hour.depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package.RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.