BIM Modeller - Electrical, Data Center

AECOM; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Voluntary benefits

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a BIM Modeller to perform structured modelling tasks using Autodesk Revit (Buildings) with limited supervision. The role requires intermediate skills in AutoCAD and MicroStation and familiarity with BIM principles across disciplines.

You will work in an engineering environment, collaborating with other disciplines and following standard procedures to deliver content efficiently and accurately.

Qualifications

• The BIM Modeller should be experienced with Autodesk Revit (Buildings) and able to create content with limited supervision.
• Intermediate proficiency in other core discipline software and understanding of BIM principles.
• Good understanding of REVIT, BIM standards, and ability to work within a structured engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, structured modelling tasks in BIM discipline.
• Create content within a specific discipline under limited supervision.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and adhere to procedures and standards.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

BIM modelling

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Communication

Independent working

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Here is what we are looking for:

The BIM Modeller performs routine, structured work in a required discipline and demonstrates ability to take on more complex tasks. This is an intermediate user in Autodesk Revit Software (Buildings) or similar, who can draw/model with limited supervision having the ability to create content within a specific discipline.

• Must also be an intermediate user in other core discipline specific software.
• Good understanding and experience in modelling in REVIT and other BIM platforms.
• Understand BIM modelling principles.
• Discipline in approach to engineering.
• General knowledge of local standards and codes.
• Be able to work within a disciplined engineering environment.
• An intimate working knowledge of REVIT.
• Working knowledge of clash detection Software Applications.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• An intimate working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, etc.
• Good communication and people management skills for effective interface with other engineering disciplines, the client and contractors.
• The ability to work independently.
• An awareness and appreciation for health, safety and environmental issues.
• Routine/repeated tasks accomplished within assistance
• Receives guidance or direction from others with limited discretion to vary from established procedures
• Contributes by performing routine, structure work assignments in specific job function, expanding complexity of tasks performed
• Follow standard operating procedures/methodologies, using them to solve routine or standard problems.
• Identifies problems in existing procedures.
• General proficiency with tools, systems and procedures required for role
• May need continued support on some technical issues
• Applies experiences and skills to complete assigned tasks within area of expertise

Qualifications

Here is what we are looking for:

• 2-5 Years relevant experience within a consulting engineering environment.
• An intermediate user in Autodesk Revit Software (Buildings) or similar, who can draw/model with limited supervision having the ability to create content within a specific discipline.
• Must also be an intermediate user in other core discipline specific software.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What Makes AECOM a Great Place To Work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.