Mechanical BIM Modeller

About us

At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our global team of over 15,000 employees is led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership. We network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.

When you join HDR, we help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

The Role

We are seeking a Mechanical BIM Modeller to join our Building Services team based in Melbourne. In this role, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality digital models and documentation, with a current focus on major data centre projects.

This role will work collaboratively with our established Digital Delivery Team in Sydney. We’re looking for a professional who can operate autonomously, take ownership of digital delivery locally, and remain hands-on with modelling and documentation as we continue to grow our Melbourne capability.

Key Accountabilities

On a day-to-day basis, the Mechanical BIM Modeller will be responsible for: 

• Producing Revit MEP drawings, modelling and documentation for Building Services projects.
• Creating BIM models based on design engineer markups and schematic design for construction delivery.
• Creation of the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output.
• Preparing detailed drawings, layouts, diagrams and documentation based on project requirements.
• Maintaining discipline models by managing project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views and sheets.
• Collaborating with project teams to review, interpret, and integrate engineering markups into BIM deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 19650 standards and other relevant information management protocols.
• Using computational design tools like Dynamo and Grasshopper to automate repetitive tasks and optimise workflows.
• Performing clash detection and coordination using software like Navisworks or similar.
• Assist with interdisciplinary coordination and project delivery within a Common Data Environment eg. Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar.
• Producing 2D & 3D CAD drawings as required.
• Liaising with engineering teams to ensure client requirements and project delivery timeframes are met.
• Completing drawing issue sheets in collaboration with engineers.
• Participating in project meetings and liaising with stakeholders, including clients and consultants.
• Developing an understanding of HDR quality management systems to maintain high standard of work.
• Assisting with document control and project filing.
• Performing other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience with Revit MEP drafting or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience working on Building Services projects.
• Experience in a consulting environment working on mid to large scale health, commercial and data centre projects – highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit for modeling, documentation, and parametric family creation.
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Rhinoceros (Rhino) and Grasshopper for advanced geometry and computational design.
• Knowledge of Python scripting for BIM automation, C# and Revit API customisation - desirable.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for reviewing and annotating project documents.
• Competent managing file interoperability between tools (eg. Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD).
• Basic understanding of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for open data exchange.
• Experience working in a Common Data Environment (CDE) to manage and share project data.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as part of geographically dispersed team.