Senior​/Principal Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technologist - Building Information Modeling

Senior/Principal Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technologist - Building Information Modeling, Hybrid

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We are seeking a skilled professional to perform technical work in support of the Facilities Management & Engineering organization. Primary responsibilities include maintaining critical building, systems, and infrastructure drawings, databases, and diagrams, as well as creating and managing detailed 3D models, layouts, illustrations, and maps. This role collaborates closely with planning, space management, architects, and engineering personnel to support engineering, operations, and maintenance projects.

The ideal candidate will apply mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering systems expertise, along with relevant technical knowledge related to design, drafting, information gathering, and systems interpretation.

This position primarily requires Revit-based Building Information Modeling (BIM) technical expertise. The candidate will utilize strong engineering design, modeling, and drafting skills, and demonstrate proficiency with various engineering toolsets, including, but not limited to, 3D BIM and drawing management applications. The candidate will also be responsible for performing quality assurance reviews on project documents and updates.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Utilize 3D Revit modeling software to create, organize, and maintain multidisciplinary BIM models; transition existing 2D AutoCAD drawings to 3D, applying BIM standards, templates, and execution workflows.

Develop, modify, and maintain building, system, and infrastructure drawings, including digital construction content such as Revit families, templates, and detail components, to improve quality and accuracy of documentation.

Manage drawing requests and project folders using the latest drawing management software; transmit current files to requestors, receive and organize drawings at project closeout, identify and retrieve missing files, and update models and drawings to complete project roll‑up.

Update information database systems and related engineering applications to ensure accurate and current documentation.

Perform field walks to gather information, conduct studies and calculations, and prepare original layouts and sketches for proposed designs.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and customers to discuss and interpret design concepts and determine requirements for detailed working drawings.

Perform quality assurance checks to ensure building and system drawings are maintained in accordance with standards, specifications, and contracts.

Execute work based on Maximo service requests, applying configuration management principles and tools to establish and maintain drawing management practices, including centralized space management assignments and numbering.

Provide day‑to‑day support for Operations teams in support of projects, maintenance and operations.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to…