Junior 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

• Develops BIM model and drawings for structural engineering components of projects under supervision of senior BIM technologists and Structural Engineers.
• Assists in the organization or processing and distribution of drawings, models or other project deliverables, as required
• Provides CAD drawing as required. Maybe asked to work in AutoCAD or other legacy drawing platforms if required (but not typically).
• Assists engineers in updating and managing data in Revit model and schedules (as well as between external data sources and Revit)
• Assists in developing and implementing firmwide standards relating to BIM workflow and drawing graphic standards.
• Handles workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from project leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful.
• Exhibits initiative and a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task specific level.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate means.
• Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent.
• Experience in BIM systems such as Revit to document structural information for large building projects.
• Understanding of structural engineering concepts and terms.
• Familiarity with structural building systems and details (e.g., reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber).