BIM/CAD Technician

BPL Enclosure•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bennett & Pless is seeking a BIM/CAD Technician to join its growing Charlotte office. The role turns 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 to follow established specifications, standards, and workflows. The technician prepares structural drawings and models for projects in distribution, data centers, commercial and historical buildings, the public sector, retail, adaptive reuse, and renovations. The role uses Revit, CAD, and other relevant BIM tools to produce accurate structural models, working and construction drawings, renderings, and discipline-specific BIM content. The technician coordinates model and documentation changes with internal and external disciplines, checks work against standards, and learns the RFI process under an engineer’s direction. Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions for more than 60 years across a wide range of markets, with offices across the Southeast and Midwest. The company describes its culture as collaborative and focused on technical excellence and developing its people. It offers mentoring, technical development, leadership opportunities, and career growth.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, AutoDesk ACC/Forma, or BIM360 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare structural drawings and models for projects in distribution, data centers, commercial buildings, historical buildings, the public sector, retail, adaptive reuse, and renovations.
Turn rough designs and engineer or designer markups into accurate structural models and working drawings using Revit, CAD, and other relevant BIM tools.
Model structural component fit 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 established 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 efficiently, following prescribed processes and team-leader guidance.
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.