Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian engineering firm recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. They are seeking a BIM Technician who will prepare drawing packages using Autodesk Revit and collaborate with project teams to ensure accuracy and adherence to BIM standards.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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

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

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