Senior BIM Designer, Civil Structures

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create, implement, and sustain Kairos Power's BIM strategy, emphasizing Revit standards and workflows for civil structures.

• Advocate for BIM integration across civil engineering disciplines and connect Revit with platforms such as Civil 3D.

• Set up and oversee a Common Data Environment for project information.

• Manage BIM processes across civil structure projects from the planning and design phases through to construction and as-built documentation.

• Develop and oversee project-specific BIM Execution Plans that outline Revit standards, LOD requirements, and collaboration protocols.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination utilizing federated models and organize clash detection and resolution meetings with Navisworks.

• Act as the in-house Revit Structure expert, offering technical advice and troubleshooting support.

• Create and maintain standardized Revit families and content for civil structural components.

• Guide project teams and oversee BIM coordinators and modelers.

• Design and implement Revit training programs.

• Ensure BIM deliverables comply with accuracy, detail, and quality standards; conduct quality-control assessments.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams for effective project execution.

• Produce 2D/3D layout drawings, documentation, and reports.

• Evaluate plant layouts for optimization, efficiency, and cost reduction.

• Keep abreast of developments in BIM, plant layout, and material-handling technologies and standards.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the AECO industry, including at least 5 years in a dedicated BIM management or coordination role focused on structural or civil projects.

• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit Structure, supported by a demonstrable portfolio of complex projects.

• Familiarity with Autodesk Navisworks for coordination and clash detection.

• Established experience in creating and managing advanced Revit families, parameters, and templates.

• Background must include drafting/designer experience in engineering fields such as electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection, or civil.

• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and its integration with Revit.

• High proficiency in Autodesk Navisworks for coordination and clash detection.

• Comprehensive understanding of spatial planning, material flow optimization, and equipment placement principles.

• Some travel may be necessary (up to 10%).

• Willingness to work weekends, with flexible scheduling and extended hours for launch and critical project deadlines.

• Must be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information.

• Experience in nuclear or regulated environments is advantageous.

• A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience with AVEVA 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, OpenBridge, Recap, ReCap Pro, BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud, Dynamo for Revit, 4D/5D BIM processes, or Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.

• Paid vacation.

• 401(k) plan.

• Pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA).