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Jacobs Process BIM/CAD Designer in Reston, Virginia
At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions by designing the future - today. Our Water Market reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities for treating wastewater, ensuring clean water, to enabling and providing access to technology - we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the safe and resilient environments of today and tomorrow.
Our flexible work schedules offer you the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule both remotely and in a Jacobs office. As Process BIM/CAD Designer on our design team in Reston, Virginia, you’ll play an active role in defining solutions for projects in the areas of municipal water and wastewater treatment, conveyance, and similar projects. Using the combination of your technical skills, attention to detail, and the guidance of an experienced engineering team, you’ll create the BIM systems, sketches, models, drawings, and construction documents that contractors will use to build our local and national projects.
Your role will be working with our team of CAD Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers to provide accurate design models and drawings for various facility design projects by applying your diverse knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD software. This position is for a CAD Technician with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing background and experience that is also interested in learning process mechanical design to support water and wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure design. We’re looking for someone who can work independently but is comfortable asking questions when they need help.
'- At least 5 years of experience with building mechanical and electrical design using Revit and AutoCAD for vertical infrastructure design projects
An associate degree from an accredited technical institution or college in drafting or design
Familiarity working with files housed in Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM 360
Ability to graphically translate verbal and visual instructions into technical models and drawings
Ability to manage worksets, control visibility, and familiarity in creating or modifying parameters in Revit families and schedules
Demonstrable skills in Revit and AutoCAD, version 2022 and higher
A detailed understanding of different pipe materials/joint ends, valve types and functions, piping supports, restraints and accessories; familiarity with methods to locate or create Revit families of these elements as necessary
Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Strong knowledge of BIM/CAD industry standards, including construction documents best practices
Good written and verbal skills
Team player in a multidisciplinary project setup with enthusiasm and motivation to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced work environment
Eagerness to meet new people and learn new skills
US Citizenship
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Navisworks
Proficient in creating and updating templates and project set-up in Revit
Experience with MicroStation, preferably Open Plant
Experience with water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects
Hands on mechanical skills either through educational, professional and/or personal experience that can be leveraged into the design and construction for municipal projects
Understanding of Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Sustainability, 4D Construction and Advanced Work Package Concepts and Methods
Knowledge of Design-Bid-Build, Design/Build, IPD and other modern contractual delivery methods
Knowledge of BIM principles and ISO 19650 practices
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.