BIM Modeler & Renderer

Blue Energy • Chevy Chase, MD

79d

About The Position

The BIM Modeler & Renderer would play a key role in the engineering team and act as the main point of contact to the commercial and business development teams within Blue Energy. As Blue Energy explores new sites, the modeler would be responsible for developing preliminary site plans and models for these sites. Because the main site layout changes regularly, the modeler would need to have a good understanding of how power plants operate so they could make educated decisions regarding future plant layouts. They would need to interact with the lead engineers to verify the latest design changes are factored into the plant design.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with 3D modeling software (AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, 3DS Max etc.)
• Proficiency in rendering software (3ds Max, V-Ray, Lumion, KeyShot, or equivalent)
• Experience with GIS software and terrain modeling capabilities
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and site development
• Excellent visual communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience creating presentation-quality visualizations and marketing material

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field
• Experience in power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sectors
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and layout requirements
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for nuclear plant siting
• Experience with drone surveying or photogrammetry
• Background in thermal power plant design and operations
• Understanding of electrical transmission and distribution systems
• Experience with Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality visualization tools
• Knowledge of shipyard manufacturing and modular construction techniques

Responsibilities

• Render 3D models from Navisworks Manage to present at large public forums (e.g. Blue Energy Website, fund raising slides, conferences, business development meetings)
• Develop 3D models in AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar software for various sites
• Retrieve and map sites and their terrain features in 3D modelling and rendering software
• Create preliminary site layouts for potential nuclear plant locations identified by the business development team
• Generate high-quality visualizations and renderings for presentations to landowners, offtakers, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with the business development team to understand site requirements and constraints
• Incorporate a standard SMR plant configuration into site-specific models
• Maintain a library of standardized plant components and modules for rapid site modelling
• Produce marketing-quality renderings and animations for commercial presentations
• Support proposal development with visual materials and site feasibility assessments
• Create fly-through animations and interactive presentations for stakeholder meetings
• Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure commercial models reflect current design standards
• Develop site comparison studies and visual alternatives for business development decisions

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