**The Opportunity** We have an opportunity for a BIM/CAD Technician to join our growing team in our Charlotte office. In this role, you will turn initial designs into structural drawings and models while developing your BIM and CAD skills. Work is closely managed, with guidance from a team leader and structural engineers to help you follow established specifications, standards, and workflows. **About Bennett & Pless** For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions across a wide range of markets, including manufacturing, industrial, commercial, education, public, and adaptive reuse. With offices across the Southeast and Midwest, we combine the resources of a growing firm with a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and a commitment to developing our people. **What You’ll Do** - Prepare structural drawings and models for projects in distribution, data centers, commercial buildings, historical buildings, the public sector, retail, adaptive reuse, and renovations. - Turn rough designs and engineer or designer markups into accurate structural models and working drawings using Revit, CAD, and other relevant BIM tools. - Model how structural components fit together in a virtual environment to support construction, fabrication, and procurement throughout the building lifecycle. - Develop accurate construction drawings and extract data from the discipline’s BIM platform. - Work with structural engineers and designers to produce drawings and renderings that meet project execution plans, workflow criteria, specifications, and drafting standards. - Review drawings for compliance with established specifications and standards, and work with design originators to resolve discrepancies between initial designs and final drawings. - Coordinate design documentation and model changes with internal and external disciplines to meet client expectations and organizational quality standards. - Apply basic engineering knowledge and detailing practices efficiently, following prescribed processes and guidance from the team leader. - Create discipline-specific BIM content, stay current on BIM software and best practices, and attend conferences, seminars, and workshops to learn and share knowledge internally. - Learn the RFI process, including preparing requested items or renderings under an engineer’s direction. **Required Qualifications** - High school diploma or GED; technical certification or an associate degree may be required. - 1+ years of related experience. - Experience with Revit is required. Experience must be in structural drafting. - Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines. - Ability to apply basic technical skills to complete assigned tasks and follow clearly prescribed rules, established practices, and instructions. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with AutoCAD, AutoDesk ACC/Forma, BIM360 is a plus. **Why Join Bennett & Pless** We believe growth and culture go hand in hand. As Bennett & Pless continues to grow, experienced engineers have opportunities to expand their influence, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the future of the organization. We invest in our people through meaningful work, mentoring, technical development, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to learn, contribute, and succeed together. Benefits & Flexibility - Competitive salary with annual performance-based bonus opportunities - Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) matching - Paid time off and paid parental leave - Flexible schedules - Tuition reimbursement - Wellness allowance - Career and leadership development opportunities If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, continue growing professionally, and make an impact within a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you. Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.