BIM Specialist Structural - Industrial Market

Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson.

It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Job Description Join our dynamic industrial team at Olsson, where we combine innovation with excellence in the industrial sector.

Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work," Olsson provides a collaborative environment for engineers to lead in diverse challenges and contribute to significant projects like Ethanol plant upgrades, manufacturing facilities, and renewable natural gas plant designs. Future growth is anticipated in semi-conductor facilities, advanced manufacturing, above ground mining, pharmaceuticals, and bio energy. We are seeking an experienced BIM Structural Specialist that performs complex drafting assignments requiring the application of standardized techniques.

The design associate works independently and may direct efforts of less experienced staff. This position has diversified design experience, an ability to perform work of a greater complexity, and recommends design techniques and minor design changes to ensure the best approach to solve engineering and design needs.

Responsibilities

: Develop and maintain structural LOD 200-400 BIM models in Autodesk Revit, including beams, columns, foundations, walls, and other key components. Prepare and update structural drawings, layouts, specifications, details, and schedules for design and construction documentation. Create and manage Revit families, templates, filters, and work sets to support project-specific needs and align with company standards.

Collaborate with civil and process teams to integrate models across platforms such as Civil 3D and Plant 3D. Export models to RISA 3D and support structural analysis workflows. Generate accurate quantity takeoffs from BIM models to support cost estimation.

Requirements

, codes (IBC, OSHA, PIP), and company standards. Maintain revision control of BIM models and drawing sets, and lead efforts in routing and transmittal of drawings using Bluebeam. Conduct quality reviews of models and documentation for accuracy, consistency, and constructability.

Participate in project coordination meetings and conduct occasional site visits to verify field conditions and support issue resolution. Assist in the development of as-built models using 3D point cloud scans. Stay current with emerging design tools and techniques to enhance project delivery.

Work closely with engineers in a collaborative, iterative design process. Provide training and mentorship to team members in BIM software and workflows. May supervise and review work of less experienced staff.

May be required to work in various terrain and weather conditions on active construction sites.

Qualifications

You are passionate about: Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do. Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Collaborating with clients and coworkers to develop custom, impactful solutions. Playing an active role in project success—from scoping and design to management and delivery. Building meaningful relationships with clients across projects of all sizes.

Working in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges and opportunities. Committed to advancing team goals by engaging in diverse project work. You bring to the team: Strong communication skills.

Ability to contribute and work well with a team.