BIM Specialist - Transportation

WSP•Boston, MA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time 2D/3D CAD/BIM Specialist - Transportation to support CADD/Production/Revit Lighting and Electrical solutions within the National Transportation Lighting Systems group. This role is open to our Boston-MA, New York-NY, and Denver-CO offices. The primary responsibilities include advancing current 2D/3D AutoCAD, MicroStation, and BIM structures, ensuring consistency across project types, assisting in staff development training, and promoting the effective use of BIM/Revit on all projects. The candidate will also serve as the lighting group's production lead and coordinator for design drawing packages, setting up project standards, templates, and libraries for AutoCAD, MicroStation, and BIM/Revit projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-education experience working in Revit in a production, administrative, and/or support capacity on projects.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the AEC industry, preferably in an MEP+L office.
Completion of classes and programs relevant to AutoCAD, Revit, and the design of building systems.
Working knowledge of all aspects of professional MEP+L services from master planning and schematic design through construction documents and construction administration, including design and technical experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and REVIT.
Expert knowledge in Revit Family creation.
Experience with Navisworks and its relation to Revit models.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized.
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to prioritize.
Team-player, able to adapt to various team structures working independently, as well as part of a larger group.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and rendering software.
Preferred design experience to include: lighting design and construction activity support.
Areas of preferred experience should include one or more of the following categories of facilities: Vehicular tunnels, rail tunnels, transit, aviation, industrial, commercial, ports and marine, or roadway.
Associate’s Degree in a closely related discipline.
Essential professional licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

Manage all design production activities from preliminary design through client handover.
Plan design document production, develop workflow plans, and coordinate design activities while maintaining project budget and schedule.
Maintain close contact with lead engineers, clients, engineering sub-contractors, and other project management team members.
Manage the QA process for all design document submittals and maintain the overall uniformity and technical presentation of design documents.
Manage all group deliverables.
Develop, document, and communicate best practices of BIM/Revit technologies, including model management and coordination with other disciplines.
Manage the initial setup of models to comply with project standards, office standards, and best practices.
Manage Revit standards, family content, and office templates.
Engage with project teams to strategize, employ, and maintain an effective BIM/Revit strategy, including model sharing and coordination with other disciplines, for project deliverables.
Develop and conduct training sessions for beginners and continuing education for users of all levels.
Perform lighting design, applying standard techniques and procedures.
Assist in the preparation of design criteria documents, calculations, drawings, and specifications for lighting.
Assist in the development of cost estimates, including performing quantity take-offs.
Provide support during construction activities, including performing site visits to confirm field conditions.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.