Mechanical BIM Designer Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

BIM Designers play a critical role in delivering high quality data enriched models and the resulting drawings to our clients. Within the Arup team, this involves overall project planning, detailed design development and coordination between all disciplines, managing and adhering to office/Regional/client BIM standards. BIM Designers are at the forefront of digital production innovations (automation and data accessibility) and must be able to implement new tools on the fly and train others to do the same.

We are currently searching for a dynamic BIM Designer or a Senior BIM Designer with expertise in Mechanical design and concept to join our expanding Mechanical division. In this role, you will collaborate closely with design engineers from various subject areas, contributing your expertise to our multidisciplinary projects. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of design and engineering to create impactful solutions for the built environment, we invite you to join our team and be part of our journey towards shaping a better world.

The opportunity

Drafting Mechanical design and concept with BIM Workflow such as BIM Execution Plans, LOD (Level of Development) Matrix, MEA (Model Element Authors).

Work closely with engineers and designers to create models and drawing sets - documentation and archiving - across teams to ensure an overall design fits together and satisfies each team’s requirements

Use workflows to review BIM models to ensure model data is consistent and aligned with project contractual requirements and model health checks.

Applying data insights, crafting and implementing workflows that address code compliance and interference checking issues in project models. Proactively communicating design coordination issues to the design team and implementing their resolution.

Providing technical support and mentoring as required for the project team. Cocreate digital inception plans with project managers, host training, onboarding and BIM Kick off sessions and prepare support training documentation.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Building Services or industry equivalent

3+ years of experience working in Mechanical design/construction industry

Proven understanding of the BIM Workflow such as BIM Execution Plans, LOD (Level of Development) Matrix, MEA (Model Element Authors)

Must have excellent knowledge and skill in Mechanical modelling and familiarity in Multidiscipline (SMEP) modelling using Autodesk Revit is an asset.

Proficiency in recognized modelling authoring platform – Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station or similar

Proficiency in a recognized Coordination authoring platform or application – ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) Model Coordination, Navisworks, Revizto or similar

Knowledge of a recognized modelling authoring platform – Rhino, Solid Works or similar

Must not require sponsorship, now or in the future, to be considered for this role

The ability to communicate ideas, issues, and solutions to design team members and leadership

Presentation skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and team collaboration skills crucial for building internal and external client relations

Knows to work with team but also knows how to work with minimal direction

Direct collaboration with the design teams to develop Mechanical BIM models. Develop logically organized, easy to read accurate construction drawings from models.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

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