Structural BIM Technician

RE/SPEC Inc.•Rapid City, SD

4h•Onsite

About The Position

RESPEC is seeking an entry-level Structural BIM Technician to join its multidisciplinary engineering team. This full-time, onsite, office-based role is available in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Denver, Colorado; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The technician will assist with structural design and BIM production for facility and construction projects, primarily using Revit, with opportunities to use Autodesk Forma, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu. Work includes modeling wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures and producing plans, elevations, and details while supporting coordination across disciplines and identifying spatial conflicts. The role also involves maintaining BIM and CADD libraries and related support files. RESPEC provides training and guidance in structural BIM production, Revit modeling, drafting standards, construction documentation, and project-specific procedures. The technician is expected to build technical skills progressively and produce accurate structural models and drawings with increasing independence. The position requires business-related travel during work hours using a company or personal vehicle.

Requirements

Minimum associate’s degree in engineering or architectural drafting, or a directly related degree, from an accredited institution.
Proficiency in BIM and CAD software, including Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Interest in emerging technologies.
Strong visualization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work and communicate effectively in collaborative team settings.
Ability to interpret written, verbal, and visual direction.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; must be able to operate a company or personal vehicle for business-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or other CAD/BIM software through education, internships, or previous work experience.
Basic understanding of structural systems, including foundations, steel, concrete, masonry, and wood framing.
Familiarity with construction documents or structural engineering concepts.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and commonly used project-management or document-management software.

Responsibilities

Model wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures.
Produce structural plans, elevations, and details.
Visualize complex structures and coordinate designs across disciplines.
Recognize spatial conflicts and help optimize designs.
Curate and maintain BIM and CADD libraries, including support files.
Develop accurate structural models and drawings with increasing independence.
Travel for business-related purposes using a company or personal vehicle during work hours.