BIM Systems Engineer, Data Center Operations

Apple•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization supports Apple’s devices, secure transactions, and technology systems. Infrastructure Services manages data center equipment and systems that provide compute, storage, and networking services across Apple. The Data Center Engineering team evaluates IT server technologies and data center infrastructure devices and systems. The BIM Systems Engineer is the subject matter expert for the Data Center Engineering function’s CAD, BIM, and engineering documentation systems. The role oversees owner quality reviews of CAD drawings and BIM models for large, complex projects; leads documentation-related process development and re-engineering; and develops and maintains the BIM technologies roadmap. It establishes standards for documentation, file structures, and file types to promote consistency across projects. The engineer collaborates with internal and external teams to consolidate design records and construction as-built information, creating and maintaining accurate BIM administrative models for large, complex projects. The role provides quality-reviewed BIM deliverables for facilities teams’ operational use, maintains BIM-related digital assets so they reflect current building conditions, and researches, introduces, and supports implementation of leading BIM technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering; Architecture or Architectural Engineering; Construction Management; or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in building-related 3D modeling on large, complex, MEP-intensive projects.
At least 5 years of BIM administration experience and practical knowledge of tool automation.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience with MEP and/or structural-related BIM modeling.
Strong familiarity with AutoCAD drafting and Revit, Navisworks, and reality-capture modeling applications.
Detailed knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Experience with scripting and/or visual programming automation tools, such as Dynamo and Python.
Project management and tracking experience.
Advanced spreadsheet and/or database skills for data manipulation, project tracking, and analysis.
Proficiency with Mac, Linux, and Windows systems.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Civil3D and ArcGIS integration.
Willingness to explore and learn new tools and processes, including travel to Apple facilities to train and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for BIM and documentation systems within Data Center Engineering.
Oversee owner quality reviews of CAD drawings and BIM models on large, complex projects.
Lead documentation-related process development and re-engineering.
Develop and maintain the BIM technologies roadmap.
Establish processes and standards for documentation, file structures, and file types across projects.
Work with internal and external teams to consolidate design record documentation and construction as-built information.
Develop and maintain accurate and detailed BIM administrative models for large, complex projects.
Provide quality-reviewed BIM deliverables to facilities teams for operational use.
Maintain BIM-related digital assets so they accurately reflect current building asset conditions.
Research, introduce, and support implementation of industry-leading BIM technology.