Structural BIM/CADD Technician at Cushing Terrell – Portland, Oregon

Position Description

As a Structural BIM/CADD Technician, you will be an integral part of the team. This position will generate ideas into reality by coordinating with the commercial, healthcare, education and retail teams to produce drawings and other construction documents. This role will use Revit building information software to create three-dimensional drawings as directed by a senior engineer or designer. This position will assist in design and quality control to produce the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $25 to $30 hourly.

Required Qualifications**

• Associate degree or higher education in computer technology, drafting and design, integrated arts, animation and modeling, or other related programs
• 5-10 years of job-related experience or more
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Auto CADD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and Outlook
• Competent mathematical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in modeling structural systems using Revit BIM software with guidance from engineers or structural designers

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Position Responsibilities***

• Drawing input and set up utilizing office standards and basic design criteria provided by an engineer and under their supervisor, prepare and change drawings
• Assist in the production of construction documents utilizing Revit building information software
• Collaborate with peers and assist in training and direction of less experienced drafter
• Coordinate production of documents with other departments
• Produce CADD based documents or changes to documents and development of details based on "Red Lines" from supervisors or other senior team members
• Prepare construction documents as directed by the engineer, designer, technician, or project manager, i.e., plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules
• Conduct site surveys under the direction of an engineer or designer for as-building existing structural systems for input into drawings
• Assist in the preparation of system or building layouts and help with limited coordination with other departments
• Provide reviews of shop drawings during the construction administration process for engineer of record approval
• Prepare and coordinate production plotting efforts with the team and other disciplines
• Notify other team members/departments of changes that may affect their drawings

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, design meets you.

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidates years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.