BIM/CAD Technician II

Bennett & Pless Inc•Oakland, FL

About The Position

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has been a growing leader in structural engineering, delivering specialized expertise across the markets we serve. We have been nominated 9 consecutive years as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas, Knoxville, Loudoun, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, and Sarasota. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of new facilities, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 10 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base. We have an opportunity for a BIM Technician to join our growing team out of our Nashville office. The ideal candidate for this role will perform with increasing independence and be able to exercise judgment in accordance with well-defined procedures and techniques. This opportunity requires addressing complex or unusual problems to a senior-level technician or a supervisor as well as periodic review of output by a technical lead, supervisor, or direct “clients” of the process.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED; may require technical certification or associate degree.
2-7 years of directly related experience.
Autodesk Revit Proficiency is required
Experience with wood, steel, load-bearing light gage steel, concrete, and masonry design in low to mid-rise structures, including shallow and deep foundation system.
Readily learns and applies new information and concepts to past practices and knowledge.
Deviations from the established workflow are enacted in consultation with technical lead and/or approved by the supervisor before proceeding.
Must be a self-starter and always willing to listen, learn and improve.

Responsibilities

Develops accurate, complete, and concise construction drawings utilizing Autodesk Revit for a variety of project types including manufacturing, industrial/distribution, data centers, commercial, schools, medical facilities, retail, adaptive reuse and renovations.
Collaborate and coordinate internally or/and externally with other disciplines to ensure deliverables are compliant with project specifications, design and model changes, and client expectations
Works directly with structural engineers and designers to produce contract documents and sketches that align with drafting standards (industry and internal to Bennett and Pless)
Applies building design, drafting and engineering knowledge and detailing practices in a dependable and efficient manner to execute contract documents.
Attends conferences, seminars, and workshops on behalf of the company with the intent to continue to learn and develop skills and transferring knowledge internally within the organization
May review shop drawings and submittals
Communicates effectively with the design team to ensure that changes in procedure, standards or elements within the project are effectively communicated to project teams
Work to support day-to-day operations, such as office organization and facilities management