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Structural BIM Designer

Full-time | West Des Moines, IA

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Overview

Shive-Hattery’s West Des Moines office has an immediate opening for a Structural BIM Designer.  In this role, you will :

  • Work with Autodesk REVIT to create models and drawings that document the structural design of buildings and industrial-related structures
  • Produce construction drawings at each stage of the design and documentation process, working closely with engineering staff for feedback and quality control
  • Maintain master models for client campuses
  • Work in a team setting with other structural team members and disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, architectural, and civil
  • Assist in the coordination of structural design with team members of other disciplines
  • Assist in field investigations of existing facilities and collect 3D laser scans to get accurate data
  • Assist with certain structural design tasks under the guidance of a structural engineer
  • Grow your knowledge of building construction methods, structural systems, details, coordination, and drawing production so that you can more fully participate in the design process beyond drafting markups

Requirements

 Qualifications: 

  • Associate degree in CAD Technology and experience with Autodesk REVIT and AutoCAD, structural focus preferred but not required
  • Able to collaborate with other team members and have good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Motivated and willing to learn new skills
  • Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general computer literacy
  • Effectively handle multiple projects and multiple deadlines including planning, organizing, and prioritizing work
  • Able to work occasional overtime hours
  • Ability to drive and have access to vehicle
  • Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms and open grating
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites
  • Ability to pass drug screening tests and background screening, which are both required for some client sites

Why Shive-Hattery?

  

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

Benefit Highlights

•            Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage

•            Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child 

•            Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity

•            FSA – Medical & Dependent Care

•            8 Paid Holidays + PTO 

•            Paid Parental Leave

•            401K/Roth 401K with Company Match 

•            Overtime Bonus 

•            Profit Sharing Bonus

•            First Time License Bonus

•            Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support

•            Professional Development Opportunities 

•            Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription

•            …And Many More!

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.