BIM Specialist, Tunnel Practice

About the role

AECOM is seeking a BIM Specialist for its Tunnel Practice, based in the Mississauga office. The role supports Building Information Modeling initiatives for tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects across Canada, working with tunnel, structural, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, electrical and other disciplines in large multidisciplinary teams. It is a newly created position.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in developing and implementing BIM strategies for major tunnelling and underground projects, including P3 and alternative delivery projects.
• Support BIM processes from conceptual design through coordination, construction and operational handover.
• Integrate BIM with AI and digital twins, and promote visualization and immersive technologies for stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure data management follows ISO 19650 and oversee API integrations between BIM software and enterprise systems.
• Act as the link between designers, engineers, partners, contractors and owners, and provide BIM expertise on alternative delivery projects.
• Produce, follow and maintain BIM execution plans and support digital information plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience in BIM implementation on large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure or P3 projects, using Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Preferred: 5+ years of BIM experience on major infrastructure projects, especially tunnel, transit, rail, underground station or transportation projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 and BIM standards, and familiarity with tunnel delivery methods (TBM, SEM/NATM, cut-and-cover, mined caverns).
• Ability to coordinate complex interfaces between tunnel lining, shafts, stations, systems, utilities, trackwork and ancillary structures.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise, Bentley OpenBuildings and OpenTunnel (an asset).
• Experience with federated BIM models, clash detection, constructability reviews and model-based design coordination.
• Knowledge of 4D and 5D BIM workflows, digital handover, digital twins and lifecycle asset management.
• Preferred: scripting and automation with Dynamo, Python, PowerShell or Autodesk APIs, QA/QC processes and model audits.

AECOM offers benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan. New hires must attend an in-person day-one onboarding at an AECOM office.