BIM Technician - Electrical

Smith + Andersen • Vancouver, BC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vancouver office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a BIM Technician. The BIM Technician is discipline specific and has working knowledge of the Autodesk Revit building information modelling platform. The BIM Technician works under the direct supervision of a project engineer/designer. Using Revit, the BIM Technician prepares drawing packages including plans, layouts, schematics and detailed scale drawings. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Requirements

• At least one year working experience in BIM is required.
• College diploma from an architectural or electrical building services program; or a related field with relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and experience working with Autodesk Revit 2017 or newer, with exposure to electrical and systems layouts.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks Manage, and Dynamo software.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office suites, specifically Word and Excel.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently, as well as contribute to the team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical distribution, security, communications, and/or audio-visual systems are preferred assets.
• Experience with shared parameters, scheduling, family editing, etc. is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Model and/or design for a single discipline. Prepares drawing packages, including plans, layouts, schematics, and detailed scale drawings using drawings and files and the S+A Prototype standard drawing setup at the onset of a project.
• Produce and/or modify a BIM (Building Information Model) from sketches, mark-ups and/or designs as required by the project team to suit design requirements, consultant changes, scope changes and/or general updates.
• Review models against markups to ensure accuracy of work in the three-dimensional model and resultant two-dimensional drawings.
• Collaborate/communicate with other disciplines’ design changes and model challenges.
• Populate and maintain the parametric database within a model as needed to meet design requirements.
• Identify and discuss interferences or space issues with the project team for resolution and change implementation. This may include three-dimensional analysis using Revit or other software such as Navisworks.
• Prepare submissions for issuance, plotting and archives.
• Control and maintain models in an organized manner in the appropriate project directory system, as per company standards.
• Adhere to office BIM standards and prototype standards, including the project BIM Execution Plan, Level of Development matrix.
• Layout pipes, ductwork, lighting, cable tray, or conduits, and identify clashes. When required, produce schematic drawings and identify sizing requirements.
• Reviews layouts of lighting services for interferences with major building elements such as structure, ceilings, walls, etc.
• Generates Navisworks models.
• Any other BIM tasks required to assist in the completion of working drawings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree