HDR · 1 week ago
Senior Structural BIM Specialist
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $101K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusion, striving to make a positive impact in the world. They are seeking a Senior Structural BIM Specialist to draft and design various building and municipal water projects, utilizing technical knowledge and BIM modeling skills to create and modify structural designs.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Drafting and designing HDR Building Engineering Services and Municipal Water projects, including buildings, industrial and commercial structures, water treatment structures, pump stations, and foundations
Develop models and drawings based on rough sketches, marked-up copies and/or detailed verbal instructions, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
Be responsible for the structural model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
Develop drawings with necessary views, sections and details using Company and/or Client standards and procedures with supervision
To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, structural plan presentation, and how it interacts with other discipline models
Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
Learn and understand project and Company standards and procedures
Performs computations such as material quantity estimate, dimensional checks, etc, as assigned
May learn new programs or processes required for assignments
Effectively communicates with team members
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
Preferred
Intermediate knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills
Intermediate knowledge and experience of BIM (including Revit 2024, 2025)
Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides
Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
Basic ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Time Management
Result Driven
Self-Development
Customer Focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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