Structural BIM Modeler and Rebar Detailer at WSP in Africa

Job Description

We are offering an amazing opportunity for motivated and talented individuals to join our growing and develop their career within the Structures team in one of our Cape Town Property & Buildings Coastal office. Working within the Structures division you will be involved in exciting new projects ranging from Industrial Steel Structures to Reinforced Concrete Commercial Structures.

You will be part of a stimulating Team of engineers and BIM modelers who are pushing the boundaries and supporting staff in their development within the 3D BIM environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structural engineering BIM models in a multi-disciplinary project environment;
• Responsible for documentation of reinforced concrete and steel structures;
• Delivery of projects following a modern BIM workflow; Design and model in Revit. Paperless office;
• Produce quality work that conforms to our ISO quality standards;

A Typical Week Would Include:

• The Structural BIM Modeler will be responsible for producing 3D Models of structures and ancillary components (including data and drawing delivery);
• Liaise with the discipline engineers and collaborate and coordinate with other teams involved in the scheme throughout the development of the project;
• Follow the BIM content standards, execution plan and project workflow set out by the BIM coordinator/Lead/Manager;
• In accordance with WSP and Project standards, review and select appropriate techniques and procedures for task execution;
• Export files in required formats for preparation and collaboration within federated models;
• Adapting to new software’s and workflows for the needs of the business and/or Client requirements;
• Personal development through provided WSP training and learning streams;
• Leading the development of junior staff;
• Planning, monitoring and development of required outputs;
• Contribute, at a National Level, to continual development;
• Working on wide range of exciting projects at a local, national and international level;
• Maintain and develop Revit families and standards

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you;
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm;
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering. B.Sc / M.Sc in Civil Engineering of advantage;
• “Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit Structures” accreditation;
• 10 years’ experience mainly in structural engineering BIM Modelling;
• Structural Design experience would be advantageous;
• Registered as professional engineer (PrEng) with ECSA;
• Project Management experience advantageous;
• Revit experience on LOD400 project delivery level;
• Multidisciplinary project experience in Revit;
• Rebar detailing experience in 3D with a good understanding of SANS10100 and SANS10144;

Key Competencies:

The successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Project experience in 3D modelling, design coordination and delivery of geometry, data and drawings.
• Strong technical engineering and construction best practices knowledge;
• Strong ability in engineering drawing preparation, construction detailing, including preparation of reinforcement detailing and schedules;
• Ability to challenge and contribute to engineering detailing and propose better practices;
• Experience working within a Structural Engineering background;
• Experience using modelling packages such as Autodesk Revit, Bentley AECOSim;
• Have expert knowledge in at least one 3D modelling package;
• Experience in rebar modeling in Revit using CADS RC;
• Experience in rebar detailing using ProBar (AutoPadds);
• Experience in Rhino and Dynamo (visual programming environment) would be an added advantage.
• Experience working with EDMS solutions such as Autodesk BIM360 etc;
• Experience producing guidance documentation using Microsoft Word etc;
• Intermediate to Advanced level experience in use of Microsoft Excel;
• Experience in coordinating inter-disciplinary information in a 3D environment;
• Experience working and manipulating reality data such as point clouds etc;
• Experience collaborating with inter-disciplinary design teams;
• Experience with BIM standards and best practices and reporting non-compliance;
• Ability to produce task information delivery plans and provide estimates of required time for proposed and provided tasks;
• Agree priorities and deadlines for model and drawing production with the project engineer;
• Ability to work on own initiative, manage own time and assist managing junior staff to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work as part of a wider National and International team;
• Drive to contribute to continual development through capturing of project lessons learnt and sharing solutions or suggestion for improvement within the National BIM Leadership Team;
• Proven record of delivering in a deadline-oriented environment;
• Excellent people skills – clients and staff;
• Valid Driver’s License;
• To take pride in work;
• Willing to travel.