BIM Technician

Smith + Andersen•Ottawa, ON

44d•$64,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The Ottawa office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking a Mechanical BIM Technician. You are qualified in contributing to the design of building services, such as HVAC, Plumbing & Drainage, and Fire Protection, and possess excellent Revit modelling skills. You are a team player who is highly motivated with great communication skills. You will work under the direct supervision of a project engineer or designer and will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of projects including healthcare, commercial, residential, education, and many others. This posting is for a new position within our organization. Security Clearance Requirement This role supports a project with mandatory security clearance requirements. Candidates must have Reliability Status security clearance (federal or provincial) at the time of application.

Requirements

College diploma in Building Information Modelling Program (BIM), Architecture or Mechanical building service program; or a related field with relevant work experience.
Good written and oral communication skills; able to communicate with the design team and external BIM teams or clients.
Ability to work in an environment driven by project deadlines.
Highly motivated with a strong attention to detail.
Able to work independently or as part of a team.
Commitment to learning and developing new skills.

Nice To Haves

The ability to complete sizing calculations for ductwork and piping systems, with guidance from other staff, would be a strong asset.
Familiarity with building sector services such as plumbing systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning is an asset.
Knowledge of the installation practices for mechanical and systems is an asset.
Working knowledge of structural, mechanical, architectural, lighting and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences is an asset.

Responsibilities

Model and/or design mechanical systems, including heating and cooling piping, ventilation, plumbing, fire protection systems, and mechanical equipment. Prepare drawing packages, including plans, layouts, schematics, and detailed scale drawings in compliance with Smith + Andersen prototype standard drawing setup.
Create and modify mechanical elements in a 3D Revit model based on sketches, mark-ups and/or designs as required by the project team to suit design requirements, consultant changes, scope changes and/or general updates.
Have, or be able to develop, the ability to propose and implement routing and sizing recommendations for duct and piping systems.
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.
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, per company standards.
Adhere to office BIM standards and prototype standards, including the project BIM Execution Plan and Level of Development matrix.
Layout mechanical equipment and identify clashes. When required, produce schematic drawings and identify sizing requirements.
Review layouts of mechanical services for interferences with major building elements such as structure, ceilings, walls, etc.
Generate Navisworks models.
Any other BIM tasks required to assist in the completion of working drawings.