Mechanical BIM Design Lead (Power/Hydropower)
HDR is looking for a Mechanical BIM Design Lead to join our Power and Hydropower team in Charlotte, NC. This team provides engineering consulting services to electric utilities and independent power producers located across the U.S. This individual will be expected to lead and support a variety of projects involving mechanical balance of plant upgrades at existing hydropower and thermal generation facilities, major mechanical equipment upgrades at existing hydropower and thermal generation facilities, and feasibility studies for new power generation projects. They will work with a multi-discipline group of engineers and technicians providing engineering and design services to power sector clients. Typical projects involve life extension and system upgrades of existing hydropower and thermal generating facilities as well as design of new facilities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop general arrangement drawings, mechanical equipment layouts, piping & instrumentation diagrams, piping isometric and orthographic drawings, composite arrangement drawings, piping support drawings, bills-of-material, lists, sketches, and other mechanical construction documents using tools and software including AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, Navisworks, and LiDAR.
- Coordinate the location of platforms to equipment and piping elements to allow access for operations and maintenance and will be familiar with space requirements for both operations, maintenance and construction requirements.
- Coordinate with engineers and designers of other disciplines like electrical, structural, and civil design practices throughout the course of the project.
- Develop and oversee the production of BIM and CAD models, ultimately resulting in construction documents. Independently create and oversee development of design models under broad direction from the project team or Project Manager.
- Lead a team of multi-discipline designers and CAD staff on detailed design projects.
- Train and mentor BIM staff in detailing and plans production.
- Direct preparation of drawings by other BIM Technicians of lesser experience or directly supervise BIM staff as needed.
- Develop BIM Execution Plans detailing the plan for executing the work and addressing items such as software, standards, deliverables, approach, and team member roles/responsibilities.
- Complete projects with distinctive design features differing significantly from BIM Technician precedents as needed.
- Work with client or contractor representatives using the BIM model for review purposes.
- Perform site inspections which may require confined space entry
- Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess complete piping layout and design skills to route and support piping systems in complex and congested areas, both above and below ground.
- Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, MicroStation, and Revit.
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm supporting electrical power generation clients
- Local candidates preferred
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
- A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
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