Company Background: Founded in 1940, 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.

If you are interested in joining our team and do not see your desired position on our "Job Openings" page, please send an email with a targeted cover letter expressing interest to: humanresources@degenkolb.com

Position Description: Our Detroit office is currently seeking a creative BIM/Revit Technician with a passion for structures, construction, and learning. This position is responsible for delivering BIM/CAD 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, with a passion for further developing their expertise through ongoing professional development.

Compensation: The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $75,600 and $94,500 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, mentor and diversity programs, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit our websites using the links below:

https://www.rubyandassociates.com/en/About/

https://degenkolb.com/culture/

https://degenkolb.com/career_path/

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 2020-2023 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.
• Able to maximize modeling productivity and efficiencies.
• Able 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. Please be prepared to reference and discuss your portfolio.

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. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.