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BIM Technician - ElectricalSmith + Andersen • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
BIM Technician - Electrical

BIM Technician - Electrical

Smith + Andersen • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Role: BIM Technician - Electrical Location: Edmonton, AB
Job Type: In Office Who We Are Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred and fifty employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide. At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, community centres, federal and provincial government buildings and post secondary institutions. Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work! This Opportunity At Smith + Andersen the BIM Technician II role is an advanced, discipline-specific production role responsible for developing and coordinating complex models across project phases with increased independence and technical judgment. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating complex building information models across multiple project phases. Working closely with project team members, you will apply your technical expertise and judgment while supporting the continuous improvement of modeling practices and delivery standards. Take this opportunity to join a firm whose work directly influences how people experience the spaces in which they live, work and learn. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Why choose Smith + Andersen? In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
  • Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
  • Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
  • Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Purchase Time off Program
  • Transit Subsidy Program
  • Wide variety of community and social events
  • Great Place to Work-Certified™
  • Best Workplaces™ in Canada
  • Best Workplace ™ in Ontario
  • Best Workplaces for Inclusion™
  • Best Workplaces for Professional Services™
  • Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
What You’ll Do
  • Develop, manage, and maintain complex, discipline-specific BIM models (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) using Autodesk Revit across all project stages.
  • Translate design intent, engineering calculations, and detailed mark-ups into fully coordinated, constructible BIM models and drawing outputs.
  • Lead model production for assigned projects or work packages, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and deliverable requirements.
  • Review and validate model content produced by Junior BIM Technicians for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
  • Resolve advanced modeling challenges related to system routing, spatial constraints, constructability, and coordination.
  • Ensure models meet defined Levels of Development (LOD) and Levels of Information Need (LOIN) at each project milestone.
  • Oversee the population, validation, and maintenance of parametric data, shared parameters, classification systems, and metadata; Enforce adherence to naming conventions, model structures, and information exchange requirements outlined in the BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
  • Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve clashes, interferences, and system conflicts across architectural, structural, and building services models.
  • Lead or support model coordination processes using tools such as Navisworks, including clash detection, issue tracking, and resolution workflows.
  • Perform advanced model quality control checks, including geometry accuracy, data integrity, and drawing consistency.
  • Apply BIM quality checklists and contribute to the development of improved QA/QC procedures and best practices.
  • Manage discipline models within the Common Data Environment (CDE), including version control, issue states, and information exchanges; Ensure timely and accurate model submissions in accordance with project protocols and information delivery milestones.
  • Maintain organized model structures and support adherence to document control and archiving procedures.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and informal training to BIM I Technicians and junior staff; Support onboarding and skill development related to modeling standards, workflows, and tools.
  • Contribute to lessons learned, workflow improvements, and the evolution of BIM standards and procedures.
Who You Are
  • Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and discipline-specific BIM modelling workflows.
  • Strong understanding of building systems, installation practices, and interdisciplinary coordination.
  • Ability to independently manage complex models and resolve advanced coordination issues.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 19650 principles, BIM Execution Plans, and Common Data Environments.
  • Demonstrated experience using coordination and review tools such as Navisworks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and accountability for model quality.
  • Effective self-management skills including prioritization in a deadline-driven environment.
About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.
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