Sr. BIM Specialist
At I.C. Thomasson, a Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
Job Summary:
The Senior BIM Specialist supports the Industrial Division by leading model setup, coordination, and implementation of BIM technologies such as Revit, Plant 3D, and Navisworks. This role ensures adherence to company BIM standards, drives workflow improvements, and provides training and technical support to design teams. Working closely with the BIM Committee and Technology team, the Sr. BIM Specialist helps advance innovation and efficiency across industrial projects.
General Duties:
- Responsible for model setups and BIM Support to design staff in the division.
- Responsible for carrying out and coordinating technology associated with the use of BIM (Revit, Plant 3D, Navis, etc.)
- Support development and continuous improvement of BIM standards coordinated and formed by internal BIM Committee (made up with BIM Automation Specialists and BIM coordinators).
- Support the development and maintenance of company BIM standards for the development of parametric families and parametric content, primary discipline project work and deliverable setup.
- Support the development and implementation of training curriculum for the design and CAD Technicians in the division.
- Participates in project-based BIM strategies for major projects that will require unique integration tactics. Also work closely with BIM Automation specialist and BIM Technology Manager for better and more efficient ways to continuously improve the workflow processes.
- Participate in the Innovation Hub training and huddle sessions on a daily basis (10-15 minutes per day).
Skills:
- 7+ Years BIM/VDC Experience with Revit, Plant 3D or equivalent
- Construction Industry experience required
- Preferred experience in Mechanical or Electrical Design
Qualifications:
- High School Required
- Technical Degree/Associates in CAD Technology preferred
- General understanding of P&ID, Systems Drawings, and generation of Spool or Isometric drawings
Location: Nashville, TN
Travel: <1%
This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - Salas O'Brien benefits
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- 7+ Years BIM/VDC Experience
- Construction Industry experience
- Technical Degree/Associates in CAD Technology preferred
- General understanding of P&ID, Systems Drawings
What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
