BIM Technologist II

ICON is seeking an MEP BIM Technologist II to join our Architecture and Building Performance department as part of an MEP team delivering mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems designs for light commercial and residential projects. The role will work closely with ICON’s Construction Architects and project Architect of Record to deliver electrical distribution designs across multiple projects. The role will also provide support in researching and evaluating technologies and systems to create high-performance and sustainable 3D-printed buildings. This role reports to the Senior Architectural Technologist and is based at our Austin, TX campus.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop file-to-factory parametric workflows between 4D BIM modeling environments and control systems for robotic prototyping. 
• Collaborate with ICON’s software team and implement rapidly developing internal software and workflows into project delivery in multiple disciplines, including architecture, MEP & structure. 
• Prepare automated workflows and create tools that bridge between BIM ecosystem to other software for user productivity, model coordination, documentation, manufacturing, analysis, data enrichment, rendering, and animation - particularly with Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Google API, and other Autodesk products. 
• Support the development of Revit templates and families library in close collaboration with Construction Architects, MEP engineers and structural engineers within the Architecture & Building Performance department.
• Support the documentation and design delivery for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs for light commercial and residential projects across the US. 
• Support shop drawing productions for a limited scope of projects. Develop tools to automate the process.
• Support the lifecycle management of BIM models, including maintenance of referenced models, BIM file management, and file transfer protocols, to allow simultaneous production by a large multi-person team without loss of productivity.
• Participate in company-wide digital workflow-related R&D work to streamline workflow from design to print. 
• Stay abreast in new and emerging technologies and best practices impacting digital design to enhance productivity and efficiency as well as profits.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a Construction-related discipline. 
• 5+ years of experience producing and coordinating Building Information Models in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industries in a multidisciplinary environment through all design phases. 
• In-depth knowledge of Revit, including complex family creation, schedules, parameter management, template management, model management, administration protocols, and model maintenance.
• Proficiency in Autodesk BIM ecosystem, suck as Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Navisworks. 
• Proficiency in other digital design tools like Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suites. 
• Experience in structural and MEP element modeling. 
• Desire to work with a highly collaborative team on a quickly evolving product and in a fast-paced environment.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Masters degree preferred.
• Experience in construction document management.
• Familiarity with industry standards & codes, including International Residential (IRC) & Building Codes (IBC), ADA guidelines, Fair Housing Act (FHA), principles of concrete design & construction, construction specifications, and test methods and standards associated with the testing of building envelope systems (AAMA/ASTM)
• Experience in tool creation using python, C#, Javascript, Google Apps Script. 
• Experience working with the calculation capabilities of Revit MEP and interoperability between Revit and other software programs used in MEP engineering.
• Integrated Project Delivery or Big Room experience.

  ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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