Bim & Cad Drafter

Perform Mechanical / HVAC; Plumbing, Fire Protection; Electrical Power, Lighting, Fire Alarm systems design layouts and drafting & modeling in the building construction industry based on the direction of the lead engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce BIM - CAD documents using Revit & AutoCAD software.
• Follow firm standards, procedures and guidelines that conform with national standards, our firm’s culture, and the emerging best practices.
• Attend BIM meetings as well as working with engineers and BIM - CAD Management on improvements.
• Work with architects and consultants to set up backgrounds for use in engineering documentation, such as drawings.
• Assist in model / drawing setup, organization.
• Aid in end-user support for plotting / electronic file submissions and serve as resources for project teams.
• Assist engineers in design tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of High School graduation or equivalent. Technical or Associate degree in CAD Technology from an accredited institution or college preferred.
• 3+ years of experience using Revit in combined academic and professional settings is required. Advanced Revit knowledge is preferred.

· Work samples or a portfolio that demonstrate a high level of technical competence are recommended.

• Experience and basic knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modeling)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of LISP, VBA, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products and Dynamo is a plus.

· Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, complete sets of drawings.

• Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines, and a strong work ethic.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced team-based environment.

• van Zelm Engineers is a well-established mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm headquartered in Farmington, CT with satellite offices in Massachusetts and North Carolina. We are devoted solely to the planning, study, and design of mechanical and electrical systems for the built environment, completing projects in excess of $300 Million in mechanical and electrical construction value each year. These projects range in size from small studies to large, complex facilities.

ABOUT US:

van Zelm Engineers is a well-established mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm headquartered in Farmington, CT with satellite offices in Massachusetts and North Carolina. We are devoted solely to the planning, study, and design of mechanical and electrical systems for the built environment, completing projects in excess of $300 Million in mechanical and electrical construction value each year. These projects range in size from small studies to large, complex facilities.

At van Zelm, we consider ourselves to be leaders in the area of sustainable, high performance building design. Our portfolio of projects includes many with LEED platinum certification, the first net-zero building for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the first LEED platinum research laboratory building in the US, multiple AIA COTE awards, and dozens of other projects that have set benchmark standards in the industry.

Since the firm’s inception in 1930, van Zelm has had a focus on design for education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and energy markets. Whether designing renewable energy systems, campus energy plants, commercial fit outs, cancer clinic or research laboratory, van Zelm brings a holistic and integrated approach to our clients.

van Zelm is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. AAP / EEO / M / F / V / D

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, learning disability, present or past history of mental disorder, or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown that such disability prevents performance of the work involved or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship or other actions from the employer.