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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Senior BIM Modeler - Structures

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diploma in Civil Engineering or higher is required.
  • At least 8 years of production experience in detailing, drafting structural drawings, team management, and engineering, or significant experience in a similar role or a demonstrated strong track record.
  • Expert knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, including all standard software functions and the ability to coach junior staff in their use.
  • Experience using AutoCAD, BIM 360, and Navisworks.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
  • Experience working on several medium-sized projects, either as sole CAD support or as part of a wider CAD team.
  • Experience working across a variety of projects and sectors.
  • An understanding of structural mechanics and how buildings are assembled.
  • An understanding of the role of consulting engineers and the responsibilities of CAD support.
  • Understanding of RIBA work stages, level of development, and drawing requirements at each stage.
  • Knowledge of setting up project template files, custom worksets, and Revit phasing.
  • Knowledge of Uniclass 2015.
  • Familiarity with PAS 1192 and BS 1192 standards.
  • Experience working within a Common Data Environment for rejecting and approving documents.
  • Knowledge of software file types and extensions.
  • Knowledge of industry standards.
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of the Structural Engineering Team and provide CAD and Revit support on projects.
  • Assist with project establishment by contributing to inception reviews, project planning documents, drawing strategies, drawing scales and sizes, drawing numbering, company standards, and efficient drawing-production methods.
  • Comply with BIM Execution Plans.
  • Agree deliverables, resource requirements, deadlines, and drawing-production priorities with the project team before work begins.
  • Discuss and agree setting-out coordinates, grid lines, floor levels, and building details with other team members.
  • Develop general arrangement, section, and detail drawings from engineers’ sketches and other design-team drawings and details, and develop them into coordinated building models, drawings, and details.
  • Produce models to a high standard while eliminating errors and clashes.
  • Coordinate architectural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing models on projects.
  • Produce work to WSP CAD standards using available templates, menus, supporting documentation, and library items.
  • Perform self-checks on models and drawings.
  • Plan and complete drawing reviews in a timely manner before issuing drawings.
  • Follow quality-assurance procedures, document-control and archiving procedures, and CDM guidelines.
  • Work with project team members on specified aspects of projects.
  • Provide advice and coaching to colleagues on intermediate CAD functions when requested.
  • Set up project template files and custom worksets and use Revit phasing.
  • Work with project team members in India and the United Kingdom.
  • Contribute to CAD estimates and monitor work and fee-tracking documents.
  • Save project correspondence.
  • Help or guide others as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong oral and written English communication skills.
  • Experience with Revit family creation.
  • Experience with parametric modeling.
  • Knowledge of embodied carbon.
  • Experience with three-dimensional reinforced-concrete detailing.
  • Experience with underground drainage modeling.
  • Familiarity with Civil 3D, SketchUp, Rhino, Fusion, Forge, Inventor, and Bluebeam.
  • Initiative, organization, innovation, teamwork, self-development, client relationship building, quality improvement, and accountability.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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