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Senior BIM Designer/Specialist, Civil Structures

Kairos Power•Alameda, CA
•$140,000 - $165,400•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is seeking an experienced BIM professional to lead the implementation and management of Building Information Modeling for civil structures projects. The role has a strong focus on Autodesk Revit Structure and on developing and enforcing Revit-centered standards and workflows, while enabling digital delivery across civil engineering teams and integrating Revit with other civil infrastructure platforms. The position manages BIM from project inception through construction and as-built documentation. It leads model coordination, quality control, team training, and BIM process improvement, and supports project layout design and interdisciplinary coordination. The role also supervises and mentors BIM coordinators and modelers and collaborates with engineering, procurement, construction, and other stakeholders. The position is based onsite at Kairos Power’s Alameda, California headquarters. Some travel may be required, up to 10%.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7–10 years of experience in the AECO industry, including at least 5 years in a dedicated BIM management or coordination role focused on structural or civil projects.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit Structure, supported by a portfolio of complex projects.
  • Experience using Autodesk Navisworks for coordination and clash detection.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and managing advanced Revit families, parameters, and templates.
  • Drafting or designer experience in an engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection, or civil.
  • Solid working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and how it interfaces with Revit for civil infrastructure projects.
  • Strong proficiency in Navisworks for coordination and clash detection.
  • Strong communication, leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
  • Understanding of spatial planning, material flow optimization, and equipment placement principles.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Ability to prioritize and ensure the safety of oneself and others.
  • Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge.
  • Ability to seek novel ways to create efficiencies when addressing problems, challenges, and issues.
  • Ability to read and interpret hazardous warning signs and report equipment issues or unsafe conditions.
  • Occasionally able to work weekends, adjust schedules, and work extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines.
  • Authorization by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information at the facility is required; applicable export-control restrictions may affect eligibility.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in nuclear or regulated environments.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with BIM and reality-capture software such as AVEVA 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, OpenBridge, Recap, or ReCap Pro.
  • Familiarity with BIM 360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Experience with Dynamo for Revit automation and workflow improvements.
  • Experience with 4D scheduling and 5D cost-estimation BIM processes.
  • Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit or other relevant industry certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s BIM strategy, with a primary focus on Revit standards and workflows for civil structures.
  • Champion BIM adoption across civil engineering disciplines and integrate Revit with platforms such as Civil 3D.
  • Establish and manage a Common Data Environment for project information, with Revit models and data central to the project ecosystem.
  • Oversee BIM processes on multiple civil structures projects from planning and design through construction and as-built documentation.
  • Develop and manage project-specific BIM Execution Plans defining Revit modeling standards, Level of Development requirements, and collaboration procedures.
  • Lead interdisciplinary coordination using federated models, with the structural Revit model as a key source of truth.
  • Manage clash detection and resolution meetings using Navisworks to coordinate Revit models with other disciplines’ designs.
  • Provide advanced technical guidance and troubleshooting as the in-house Revit Structure expert.
  • Develop and maintain a library of standardized Revit families and content for civil structural elements.
  • Provide support for Civil 3D, Navisworks, and InfraWorks, and ensure interoperability with Revit.
  • Mentor project teams on Revit modeling, work-sharing, and data management best practices.
  • Supervise and mentor BIM coordinators and modelers, developing their Revit skills.
  • Develop and deliver training to improve Revit proficiency among civil engineering staff.
  • Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing around Revit and digital innovation.
  • Ensure BIM deliverables, especially Revit models, meet project and company standards for accuracy, detail, and quality.
  • Conduct quality control reviews of Revit models and associated documentation.
  • Keep current with Revit releases, industry add-ins, emerging BIM technologies, and standards such as ISO 19650.
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand project requirements, specifications, and objectives.
  • Collaborate with civil structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers to integrate utilities, power supplies, and infrastructure into layout designs.
  • Generate 2D and 3D layout drawings, documentation, and reports to communicate design concepts and implementation guidelines.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams during project execution.
  • Review existing plant layouts periodically to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency, and cost reduction.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and practices in plant layout design and material handling systems.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.
  • Paid vacation.
  • 401(k).
  • Pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits through FSA.

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