Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.
Position Description: Our Detroit, MI office is currently seeking a creative BIM/Revit Technician with a passion for structures, construction, and learning. This position is responsible for delivering BIM projects to meet client requirements, project goals, and Degenkolb quality standards. We provide focused technical development within a highly supportive team environment.
Ideal Candidate: We’re looking for someone with proven abilities in managing document production planning and execution, as well as strong skills in Revit modeling, including working with existing structures. A passion for continued professional growth is also highly valued.
Compensation: The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $64,000 and $70,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and life insurance, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program and company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and financial support for professional activities.
Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, a mentorship program, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit: https://degenkolb.com/culture/
Responsibilities:
- Create 3D models in Revit to support design development and construction documents for a variety of projects.
- Leverage knowledge of typical building structure and construction to develop high quality building models and construction documents.
- Collaborate with engineers on innovative approaches to model and animate steel construction.
- Manage construction documents from initial creation through construction administration.
- Maintain efficient and well-organized BIM/CAD project folders.
- Actively engage in resolving BIM/CAD planning and coordination issues to meet schedule and budget goals.
- Meet with project teammates daily to share updates on project status.
- Provide technical support for Revit and AutoCAD.
- Develop and implement Revit standards.
- Assist staff with technical issues related to design technologies.
- Develop ways to improve modeling efficiency.
- Mentor staff on best practices.
- Identify, comprehend, and follow the BIM/CAD standards applicable to assigned projects when drafting and modeling.
- Frequently review project modeling and drafting work to ensure accuracy and correct technique.
- Assist in updating Degenkolb BIM/CAD User Guidelines.
- Participate in the Degenkolb Technical Conference.
Requirements include:
- 3+ years of Autodesk Revit 2022-2026 and related BIM software experience in a structures department.
- In depth working knowledge of the Revit/AutoCAD/Navisworks software environments (latest releases).
- 4+ years of AutoCAD experience working with structural engineering or architectural firms. Construction experience a plus.
- Ability to maximize modeling productivity and efficiencies.
- Ability to meet challenging project schedule deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with staff and clients in different geographic locations.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Associate’s degree or Revit Structure Certified Professional, preferred.
Application Process: See Apply Now button and please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position.
Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences are welcomed and respected.
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