BIM Technician

Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten office locations in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.

At Smith + Andersen, our employees contribute to some of the most innovative and sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work

This Opportunity

The Calgary office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a BIM Technician. The BIM Technician is discipline specific and has working knowledge of the Autodesk Revit building information modelling platform. The BIM Technician works under the direct supervision of a project engineer/designer. Using Revit, the BIM Technician prepares drawing packages including plans, layouts, schematics and detailed scale drawings.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified

• Model and/or design mechanical systems, including heating and cooling piping, ventilation, plumbing, fire protection systems, and mechanical equipment. Prepare drawing packages, including plans, layouts, schematics, and detailed scale drawings in compliance with Smith + Andersen prototype standard drawing setup.
• Create and modify mechanical elements in a 3D Revit model based on sketches, mark-ups and/or designs as required by the project team to suit design requirements, consultant changes, scope changes and/or general updates.
• Have, or be able to develop, the ability to propose and implement routing and sizing recommendations for duct and piping systems.
• Review models against markups to ensure accuracy of work in the three dimensional model and resultant two-dimensional drawings.
• Collaborate/communicate with other disciplines’ design changes and model challenges.
• Identify and discuss interferences or space issues with the project team for resolution and change implementation. This may include three dimensional analysis using Revit or other software such as Navisworks.
• Prepare submissions for issuance, plotting and archives.
• Control and maintain models in an organized manner in the appropriate project directory system, per company standards.
• Adhere to office BIM standards and prototype standards, including the project BIM Execution Plan and Level of Development matrix.
• Layout mechanical equipment and identify clashes. When required, produce schematic drawings and identify sizing requirements.
• Review layouts of mechanical services for interferences with major building elements such as structure, ceilings, walls, etc.
• Any other BIM tasks required to assist in the completion of working drawings.

• College diploma in Building Information Modelling Program (BIM), Architecture or Mechanical building service program; or a related field with relevant work experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills; able to communicate with the design team and external BIM teams or clients.
• Ability to work in an environment driven by project deadlines.
• Highly motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to learning and developing new skills.
• The ability to complete sizing calculations for ductwork and piping systems, with guidance from other staff, would be a strong asset. 
• Familiarity with building sector services such as plumbing systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning is an asset.
• Knowledge of the installation practices for mechanical and systems is an asset.
• Working knowledge of structural, mechanical, architectural, lighting and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences is an asset.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian consulting engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as trusted mechanical and electrical consultants, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design.

Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the most exciting projects across Canada. From fully-integrated hospitals and welcoming schools, to healthy workplaces and secure transit stations, we have established lasting relationships with public and private sector clients across the country. 

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com . 

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.
 
Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.