Principal BIM Technician

The Principal BIM Technician - Tunnel Systems is responsible for delivering high-quality drawing documentation of Tunnel Systems, including tunnel ventilation and fire protection systems. Requires close coordination with Project BIM Coordinator, Project Engineers, and BIM Manager.

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

• Produce BIM Models for tunnel ventilation systems and fire protection systems for tunnels and other transport infrastructure using Revit.
• Produce AutoCAD MEP design drawings.
• Prepare plant room layouts, sections, details, and coordinated services drawings.
• Agree on drawing/model priorities and deadlines with Project Engineer/BIM Manager.
• Contribute to coordination of engineering services on projects.
• Develop general arrangement drawings from sketches and other design inputs.
• Discuss and agree on setting out and details with team members.
• Complete design sketches for tender documents for small/routine work.
• Follow WSP and project specific CAD/BIM standards and suggest revisions when appropriate.
• Use CAD/BIM templates and library items to assist design work.
• Share knowledge and best practices with teammates.
• Follow QA, document control, archiving & CDM guidelines.
• Assist senior BIM Technicians and Coordinators with task analysis.
• Collaborate with project team members on specific aspects.
• Ensure use of relevant standards and guides per WSP QA processes.
• Build understanding of basic discipline-based design concepts.
• Participate in training to extend and share knowledge.
• Gain appreciation for digital project delivery tools.
• Comply with role-specific SHEQ obligations.
• Develop awareness of project delivery risk and mitigation.
• Perform other duties as directed to support outstanding customer service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering) or equivalent
• Vocational Course (Engineering) or equivalent
• Working towards engineering registration within jurisdiction

Experience, Skills, and Organisational Knowledge

• 10+ years' experience in MEP Revit modelling including mechanical ventilation, fire detection and fire protection systems.
• Experience in tunnel and transport infrastructure
• Ability to perform key technical tasks independently on large projects
• Proficient in 3D Revit and Navisworks
• Demonstrated application of company standards, BIM Protocol, and Process
• Ability to produce 2D Revit documentation per standards
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Conversant with construction methodology and project delivery methods
• Understanding of WSP's organisational capability
• Knowledge of relevant systems, procedures, and practices
• Awareness of risk management, ethics, and safety