Environmental Advisors and Engineers, Inc. (EAE) is seeking full time and part-time Architectural BIM/CAD Technicians. The full-time positions are limited to candidates residing or willing to relocate to the Kansas City, MO or Wichita, KS metro areas.

 

If you are a self-starter who enjoys working from a home office base on a variety of projects, desires opportunities from building assessment and design through construction, enjoys a blend of local office and fieldwork, and is energized through interacting with dedicated and enthusiastic co-workers with a passion for excellence, this might be the career opportunity for you. This position will accelerate your design knowledge and capabilities through direct mentoring by a very experienced Licensed Architect skilled in both design and construction phase services. EAE is a small, growing, woman-owned consulting firm headquartered in the Kansas City metro area that has been in business for over 25 years. EAE’s multi-disciplined team consists of licensed architects, professional engineers, construction specialists, scientists, and engineering data management and administrative support personnel.

 

The Architectural BIM/CAD Technician will work closely with the Architectural Department Manager and may support the Lead Architects and Project Managers. The technician must be proficient in both Revit and AutoCAD software, capable of interpreting architectural drawings, and have a basic understanding of architectural design concepts.

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Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare complex drawings in Revit and AutoCAD for architectural and engineering projects based on sketches and layouts; assist in design development of construction drawings as part of the EAE design teams.

• Troubleshoot Revit and AutoCAD software issues during design project implementation.

• Research and document solutions to design challenges as requested by Project Managers and design staff.

• Adhere to discipline, client, and company drafting standards and procedures.

• Stay up to date on computer hardware and software to assist in maintaining and upgrading company systems.

• Attend project meetings.

• Participate in field investigations and construction observations/ Construction Administration services (for staff in KC Metro and Wichita area).

• Provide a variety of task support to EAE Project Managers across all of EAE’s technical disciplines.

 

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in CADD or advanced College coursework including AutoCAD and Revit.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Software.

• Proficiency with Revit software, including experience generating illustrations/renderings.

• Advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

• Skills to operate basic office equipment (printers, scanners, computers, and telephone systems).

• Ability to work independently in home office setting and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to fully understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

• Attention to detail and excellent field documentation skills.

• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively both on a team and individually.

• Excellent skills in communications with contractor staff.

• Excellent technical writing skills.

• Ability to quickly learn and willingness to support a variety of other consulting, engineering, and construction monitoring tasks (full-time position).

• Ability to climb ladders and work on building roofs (full-time position).

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (full-time position).

 

Preferred

• 2-years or more professional Revit architectural design experience.  

• 2-years or more professional AutoCAD architectural design experience. 

• Experience in ArcGIS.

• Experience in Bluebeam.

• Experience with BIM Collaborate Pro or BIM 360.

 

Working Environment and Benefits

• Permanent home office to support family/life balance for employees; residence in the Kansas City metro or Wichita area (required for full-time candidates, preferred for part-time candidates).

• Flexible office hours with opportunities to gain experience on a variety of projects.

• A variety of other project tasks may be available, depending on location, credentials, and interest. Such tasks may include field investigations, construction monitoring, data analysis and management, environmental project support, etc.

• Employer-provided home office equipment and required software licenses.

• Limited overnight travel, almost all work is in the KC metro or Wichita area (some additional travel for candidates outside of KC Metro area for periodic training or corporate visits).

• Rate of pay commensurate with related credentials and experience.

• Pay for all approved hours worked; all overtime hours paid at the standard hourly rate for exempt full-time employees.

• Part-time staff benefits include the following:

  • ​Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).

  • ​SIMPLE retirement plan after one year for eligible employees with employer dollar-for-dollar match of the employee’s salary reduction contributions up to 3% of employee’s annual compensation up to the SIMPLE annual cap.

  • Cell phone, internet, and health club membership monthly reimbursement allowances for staff members working 10 or more hours during the month.

  • Local and non-local travel time mileage and other expenses paid for assignments at job sites.

  • Aflac supplemental insurance options.

  • Annual bonuses.

  • Paid day for employee birthday.

  • Client referral and employee referral incentive programs available to all employees.

• Full-time staff benefits include all the benefits listed above for Part-Time employees plus the following:

  • Nine paid holidays plus Employee birthday.

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage. Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) plan.

  • Life insurance.

 

EAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Email your resume to rbens@eaei.com.

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