Intermediate BIM Technologist

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.

• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.

• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.

• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, and manages the BIM model and drawings for structural engineering components of projects with direction from Structural Engineers.

• Contributes to BIM model management.

• Organizes or processes and distributes drawings, models or other project deliverables, as required.

• Guides Junior BIM technologists to develop structural engineering BIM and drawing deliverables.

• Identifies opportunities to improve upon deliverables.

• Collaborates with engineers on updating and managing data in Revit model and schedules (as well as between external data sources and Revit).

• Develops and implements firmwide standards relating to BIM workflow and management and drawing graphic standards.

• Develops and delivers CAD drawing as required. May be asked to work in AutoCAD or other legacy drawing platforms (but not typically).

• Reliably handles workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from project leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent.

• Two (2) to four (4) years of professional experience in BIM systems such as Revit to document structural information for large building projects.

• Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building, data-organization, and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful.

• Exhibits initiative, problem solving with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.

• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate means.

• Understanding of structural engineering concepts and terms.

• Knowledge of structural building systems and details (e.g., reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber).

• Demonstrated abilities and knowledge in Revit Structure.

• Demonstrated abilities and knowledge of CAD systems.

• Experience with Tekla Structures, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, a plus.

• Knowledge of Dynamo scripting inside of Revit is a plus.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,000 to $85,000.

For more about SOM: www.som.com

Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.