Structural Engineering BIM Technician

AMI Consulting Engineers; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Term Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

AMI Consulting Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineering BIM Technician to develop accurate BIM models and construction documents for marine, waterfront, and civil projects in the Pensacola area.

You will work with engineers and project managers to ensure high-quality, coordinated drawings from design through construction, with emphasis on BIM standards and cross-discipline collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting/engineering tech or related field.
• 2-5 years experience using Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of drafting standards and construction documentation.
• Ability to interpret drawings, markups, specs, and instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organization and time management.
• Ability to work independently and in a project team.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD for marine, industrial, and civil projects.
• Create plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules from calculations and redlines.
• Maintain project files, BIM models, and sheet sets throughout lifecycles.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure accuracy.
• Participate in QA/QC to ensure standards and specs are met.
• Assist in developing and maintaining BIM/CAD standards and templates.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection.
• Improve design efficiency via BIM best practices and automation.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Engineering drafting standards

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Technical certificate

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Dynamo for Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Point cloud workflows

Job description

AMI is a leading civil, coastal, marine, mechanical, and structural engineering firm that was established in 2006. AMI provides large company capabilities in a small company atmosphere with high standards of professionalism, quality control, and representation upheld throughout all projects. AMI believes in work/life balance and has a flexible work environment. AMI has offices located in: Superior, WI (Duluth, MN); Vadnais Heights, MN (Twin Cities); and Pensacola, FL.

AMI Consulting Engineers, PA is seeking a Structural Engineering BIM Technician to support the planning, design, and delivery of structural, marine, waterfront, and civil engineering projects. This role is responsible for developing accurate Building Information Models (BIM), technical drawings, and construction documents that translate engineering concepts, calculations, and design criteria into coordinated, constructible plans. Working closely with project managers and engineers, the BIM Technician plays a key role in supporting permitting, bidding, and construction activities by ensuring the accuracy, quality, and coordination of project documentation.

This role requires proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, a strong understanding of engineering drafting principles, and the ability to maintain high standards of quality while managing multiple project assignments. The technician will contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from preliminary concepts and design development through final construction documents and construction support.

In addition to drafting responsibilities, the Structural Engineering BIM Technician participates in multidisciplinary coordination, assists with maintaining company BIM and CAD standards, and helps improve drawing efficiency and consistency across projects. The position offers opportunities to expand technical knowledge through direct collaboration with licensed Professional Engineers on a diverse range of infrastructure projects, including marine terminals, waterfront structures, industrial facilities, bridges, and municipal infrastructure.

The successful candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with the ability to interpret engineering sketches, redline markups, and technical direction while working both independently and as part of a collaborative project team. A commitment to continuous learning, quality, and professional development is essential for long‑term success in this role.

This position is ideal for an individual seeking to build a long‑term career in structural engineering and Building Information Modeling within a growing consulting engineering firm. Over time, the technician will be expected to take increasing ownership of project production, coordinate directly with engineers across multiple disciplines, and contribute to the ongoing development of AMI's drafting and BIM capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent education in drafting, engineering technology, architecture, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience using Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drafting standards and construction documentation principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, markups, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with effective organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a project team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud for project collaboration and model coordination.
• Experience performing clash detection, model review, and coordination.
• Experience working with point cloud models.
• Experience using Dynamo for Revit to automate modeling tasks and improve project efficiency.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu for document review, markup and construction document management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop construction drawings utilizing Revit and AutoCAD for marine, industrial, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Create plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules from engineering calculations, sketches, design criteria, and redline markups.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing registers, BIM models, and sheet sets throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure drawing accuracy and project requirements are met.
• Participate in internal QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with company standards and project specifications.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of BIM standards, CAD standards, templates, title blocks, and project workflows.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination efforts and clash detection activities.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve design efficiency through BIM best practices, automation tools, and standardized drafting procedures.
• Provide production support throughout all project phases, from conceptual design through construction documentation.
• Develop high‑quality 3D models, visualizations, and renderings using software such as SketchUp, Lumion, or similar visualization platforms.
• Assist with site inspections as needed.

Wage and benefits package are dependent upon qualifications and experience of candidate. This position is eligible for the full company benefits package including:

• Group Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)