About the Role
Our office in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a BIM Modeler to assist with designing buildings and providing technical support to our structural projects in areas such as Life Sciences, Tech, Civic, Education, Mixed-use, and Healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed 2D construction drawings and 3D models for mixed infrastructure projects using Bentley MicroStation.
- Assist engineers in developing drawing sets, plans, and details for infrastructure and rail & transit projects, interpreting sketches and redlines to produce accurate construction documentation.
- Apply and manage design files, reference files, cell libraries, and seed files following established CAD standards and project workspace configurations.
- Perform quality checks on deliverables and assist in peer reviews, maintaining drawing and design standards across project phases.
- Manage personal workload across concurrent projects, communicating progress and issues to project leads while adhering to company CAD standards, naming conventions, and file management protocols.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of drawing templates, standard details, and production workflows across infrastructure disciplines.
- Support the development of structural BIM models using Autodesk Revit, collaborating with engineers to produce accurate drawing sets, including framing plans, foundation layouts, and structural details.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the BIM scope, participating in Kick-off meetings and applying BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) to ensure work aligns with project standards and collaboration procedures.
- Assist in the management of digital deliverables, supporting engineers during detail development and contributing to model quality and timely submissions across project phases.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Civil, Structural, or Infrastructure Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in CAD production and design support within infrastructure, civil, or rail & transit projects.
- Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation as a primary production tool, with demonstrated ability to manage design files, references, and workspace configurations.
- Working knowledge of structural drafting conventions and experience assisting engineers with construction documentation, including interpretation of redlines and engineering sketches.
- Exposure to Autodesk Revit in a structural BIM context, with a willingness to grow into a more active BIM production role.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows, including BIM Execution Plans and model coordination processes.
- Ability to manage multiple project assignments simultaneously, maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality, coordinated construction documentation.
- Effective communicator and collaborative team player, comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- AutoCAD proficiency is considered an additional asset.
Skills
- Bentley MicroStation
- 2D construction drawings
- 3D models
- CAD standards
- Project workspace configurations
- Quality checks
- Drawing templates
- Production workflows
- Autodesk Revit
- Structural BIM models
- Framing plans
- Foundation layouts
- Structural details
- BIM Execution Plans (BEPs)
- Digital deliverables management
- Structural drafting conventions
- Construction documentation
- Redline interpretation
- Engineering sketches
- BIM workflows
- Model coordination processes
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Collaboration
- AutoCAD
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Experience Level
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in CAD production and design support
Education Level
- Diploma or degree in Civil, Structural, or Infrastructure Engineering Technology
- Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology
- Diploma or degree in a related technical discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000 - $70,000 CAD per year
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- RRSP with company match
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Wellness programs
- Employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
About the Company
- 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 design lasting solutions for pressing challenges, understanding that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities.
- We provide integrated engineering and consulting services across various industries.
- 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, and advanced robotics.
Equal Opportunity
- 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, colour, 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.
