Structural Technical Modeler

GeoWorld; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter P Moore is seeking a Structural Technical Modeler to prepare construction documents for BIM drawings and details across diverse projects. The role emphasizes rapid BIM development, annotation of plans, and 3D renderings while coordinating with project teams to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

The position is described as a Hybrid Firm role, offering in-office and remote work options with occasional travel to affiliated offices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in Drafting Design preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive drafting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, Tekla and AutoCAD; Rhino preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor others and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BIM activities with project manager, designers, and engineers.
• Interact with clients and team members regarding project models.
• Use latest tools to create and maintain BIM information and interoperate with analysis, documentation, fabrication, and construction models.
• Assist in developing structural detailing and documentation models.
• Guide lower-level technicians when needed and ensure model accuracy and standards.

Skills

Mentoring

Time management

Collaboration

Client service

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Drafting Design

Tools

Revit

Tekla

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

The Structural Technical Modeler is a top-level drafter/technician (non-supervisory level), and is responsible for preparation of construction documents for BIM drawings and details on a variety of projects that range vastly in scale, detail, and complexity. A Structural Technical Modeler should be able to rapidly develop structural building information models (BIMs), annotate plans and details, create three- dimensional renderings, rationalize geometry for appropriate structural schemes, and assist with creating structural narratives. Works closely with design originator, project managers and team of engineers and modelers; may recommend minor design changes requiring sound judgment and discretion. May guide or be assisted by lower-level technicians Performs non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions and under minimal supervision.

• Coordinates all BIM activities with project manager, designers, and engineers
• Interacts with clients and team members regarding project models
• Uses latest tools/digital workflows to efficiently create and maintain BIM information and to interoperate with analysis, documentation, fabrication, and construction models
• Assists in the development of structural detailing in documentation models
• Works with Project Manager to establish de-adlines to stop internal work prior to plotting deadline to ensure time is left to check quality and accuracy of deliverables
• Assists in preparing and annotating structural details
• Uses tools in support of project-specific digital implementation
• Periodically checks model content for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to graphic and modeling standards
• Properly organizes structural and reference models
• Archives various deliverables, models, and databases at key milestones
• Updates and maintains related project documentation (OneNote, BIM execution plans, sheet lists, etc.)
• Knows the various types of structural elements and materials used in the BIMs and deliverables
• Works towards understanding key structural systems, their components, and typical layout/geometry/dimensions associated with them
• Works with senior engineers to learn detailing conventions for commonly encountered conditions (cladding support, etc.) and project-specific details (parking ramps, arena vomitories/seating units, medical equipment support)
• Supports company-wide efforts to build effective relationships with employees, clients, industry partners, community stakeholders, and vendors in a way that reflects and supports company core values and meets or exceeds expectations
• Acts as a culture ambassador, modeling professional behavior and supporting employee development and training initiatives
• Consistently strives to achieve positive results, in a timely and efficient manner

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Drafting Design preferred
• 3 minimum years of progressive drafting experience
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD, with Rhino preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to mentor others, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong client-service attitude with ability to multi-task

Hybrid Firm Position:As a Hybrid Firm, Walter P Moore combines the best of both worlds – blending work options to include in-office and home office environments. This allows us to offer more flexibility and work-life integration to our employees. Candidates applying for this position should have the ability to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office.EEO Statement:Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 27 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.