Structural BIM Engineer Bridges

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The Bridges skill group sits within the Transportation Business (People & Places) and is committed to delivering major bridge schemes throughout the Middle East. We have an exciting opportunity to join a busy and expanding team of bridge engineers working on a number of high-profile projects, including long-span crossings, international bridges, architecturally led bridge designs, design and build schemes, and local authority commissions.

Due to an increased workload, we are seeking high-caliber professionals to support the delivery of innovative and complex infrastructure projects. We have a vacancy for a Structural BIM Engineer (Bridges), ideal for candidates eager to work on large-scale, multidisciplinary bridge and linear structure projects across the Middle East.

You will provide technical BIM leadership and contribute to the successful coordination and delivery of major infrastructure projects, supporting a global team through collaborative digital design processes.

As a Structural BIM Engineer (Bridges), you will lead the BIM process for bridge, tunnel, and related infrastructure projects. Your core responsibilities include

• Lead the BIM process for bridge, tunnel, and related infrastructure projects.
• Develop, manage, and coordinate structural BIM models in accordance with project specific protocols and standards.
• Ensure model accuracy, appropriate Levels of Information Need (LOIN), and compliance with project and industry quality standards.
• Facilitate coordination across multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective BIM integration and model delivery.
• Participate in model reviews, adherence to BIM collaboration procedures, and support project wide digital consistency.
• Promote a "Right First Time" delivery culture and continuous improvement in digital design practices.
• Support the development and maintenance of BIM workflows, standards, and internal content libraries.
• Mentor junior modelers and engineers on BIM best practices, modeling workflows, and quality control.
  
  
  

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Heres what youll need

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in BIM modeling and coordination for bridge and tunnel structures.
• Proven experience in BIM Execution on major infrastructure projects, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and representation of structural components and complex geometries using Revit.
• Ability to extract high-quality 2D drawings (plans, sections, reinforcement details) directly from Revit models.
• Strong capability in developing annotation, parametric, and adaptive families in Revit, as well as setting up and maintaining Revit templates to support automation, consistency, and flexible design workflows.
• Proficiency in model coordination, clash detection, and design review processes using industry-standard tools (e.g., Revizto, Navisworks).
• Working knowledge of integrating infrastructure alignments and models from civil design tools (e.g., Civil 3D, OpenRoads) with BIM design platforms.
• Experience using Common Data Environments (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360), ProjectWise, Aconex).
• Familiarity with relevant bridge design standards (e.g., AASHTO, BS EN, ACI, AISC).
• Ability to guide designers in implementing BIM standards and procedures aligned with ISO 19650.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  
  
  

Desirable Qualifications And Experience

• Experience with visual programming and model automation (e.g., Grasshopper, RiR, Dynamo).
• Knowledge of InfraWorks for infrastructure visualization and contextual modeling.
• BIM-related certifications such as Autodesk Certified Professional, buildingSMART certification, or ISO 19650 accreditation.
• Experience with major infrastructure projects in the UAE or Middle East region.
• Previous work experience in either a design consultancy or contractor role.
  
  
  

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