The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $105,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 5 weeks of paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - www.salasobrien.com/benefits
Job Summary:
You are fascinated with Building Information Modeling, drafting, and designing buildings. You’re passionate about making commercial buildings more efficient. You love to collaborate with a technically proficient team. And you never stop growing.
Job Details:
Salas O’Brien is looking for a BIM Specialist/modeler to assist project managers and technical design staff in the development of Mechanical and Plumbing engineering models LOD 200, 300 and 350 for production of design drawings, construction documents, templates, families, and details for projects in markets such as commercial office space, mission critical, telecommunications, healthcare, and education. The role also involves support to BIM and Digital Delivery initiatives by creating and maintaining BIM content for the organization. This position reports to the office Principal and BIM Manager whilst working as an integrated part of project’s design teams.
General Duties
- Assist with developing drawing sets, plans and details with engineers.
- Set up new projects in Revit environment.
- Provide guidance to Engineers for detail development.
- Develop Revit families, schedules, and project details.
- Develop Revit templates.
- Develop and coordinate construction documents.
- May act as a coordinator on projects.
- Support the development of BIM content.
Skills:
- Proficient in all Revit platforms.
- Proficient with Revit families, Revit parameters, and Revit schedules.
- Ability to work with design teams on multiple projects at the same time.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Team player with flexibility to accommodate different client’s needs and project’s requirements.
- Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat PDF.
- Proficient with BIM360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Knowledge of Dynamo preferred.
Qualifications
- Completion of a technical college diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction.
- 5+ years of engineering drafting and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Autodesk Revit.
Location: San Diego, CA
Travel: Not required.
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
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Qualifications Education Preferred Associates or better. Experience Preferred Minimum of 3 years' experience working with Autodesk Revit. 5+ years of engineering drafting and experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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