BIM/CAD Technician

Bennett & Pless•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bennett & Pless is seeking a BIM/CAD Technician for its Charlotte office. The technician will turn initial designs into structural drawings and models while developing BIM and CAD skills. Work is closely managed, with guidance from a team leader and structural engineers, and follows established specifications, standards, and workflows. The role supports projects across distribution, data centers, commercial buildings, historical buildings, the public sector, retail, adaptive reuse, and renovations. It involves using Revit, CAD, and other relevant BIM tools to create structural models and working drawings, coordinate design documentation, and support construction, fabrication, and procurement. The technician will collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to meet project requirements and organizational quality standards. Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions for more than 60 years across markets including manufacturing, industrial, commercial, education, public, and adaptive reuse. The company describes a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and a commitment to developing its people.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; technical certification or an associate degree may be required.
At least 1 year of related experience in structural drafting.
Experience with Revit is required.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines.
Ability to apply basic technical skills to assigned tasks and follow prescribed rules, established practices, and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, AutoDesk ACC/Forma, or BIM360 is a plus.
Technical certification or an associate degree may be required.

Responsibilities

Prepare structural drawings and models for projects in distribution, data centers, commercial buildings, historical buildings, the public sector, retail, adaptive reuse, and renovations.
Convert rough designs and engineer or designer markups into accurate structural models and working drawings using Revit, CAD, and other relevant BIM tools.
Model how structural components fit together in a virtual environment to support construction, fabrication, and procurement throughout the building lifecycle.
Develop accurate construction drawings and extract data from the discipline’s BIM platform.
Work with structural engineers and designers to produce drawings and renderings that meet project execution plans, workflow criteria, specifications, and drafting standards.
Review drawings for compliance with specifications and standards, and work with design originators to resolve discrepancies between initial designs and final drawings.
Coordinate design documentation and model changes with internal and external disciplines to meet client expectations and organizational quality standards.
Apply basic engineering knowledge and detailing practices while following prescribed processes and guidance from the team leader.
Create discipline-specific BIM content, stay current on BIM software and best practices, and attend conferences, seminars, and workshops to learn and share knowledge internally.
Learn the RFI process, including preparing requested items or renderings under an engineer’s direction.