A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
Contract to Hire (Direct Hire available for the right experience)
Pay Rate:
$40-$60 per hour (based on experience)
Compensation & Benefits:
As a contract employee of Sterling Engineering, you'll receive a full, competitive benefits package, including: Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Three Medical Plan Options Dental & Vision Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Sterling Engineering is hiring a Revit Family Development Engineer for a specialized, industry-leading construction equipment provider undergoing a major digital transformation. This is a unique, high-impact project where you'll take full ownership of building a comprehensive parametric Revit library—directly shaping how engineering and construction teams interact with complex equipment in a BIM environment. If you're an expert in parametric family creation and want to work on a project with real visibility, autonomy, and long-term impact, this is an outstanding opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop a fully parametric Revit family library for complex construction equipment and componentsBuild flexible, production-grade families that adapt to varying project conditions using advanced parameters and formulasEnsure all families are optimized for BIM coordination, performance, and interoperabilityDevelop families that support automated bill of materials (BOM) generation through accurate parameter integrationCreate nested and shared families with proper scheduling, tagging, and data extraction capabilitiesEstablish and maintain naming conventions, parameter structures, and modeling standardsEnsure compatibility across Revit environments and seamless integration into contractor modelsDevelop a Revit project template including sheet layouts, title blocks, and standardized viewsConfigure annotation families, view templates, and documentation standards aligned with current drawing outputsCollaborate with engineering and drafting teams to define requirements and validate deliverablesCreate user guides, training materials, and recorded sessions for long-term usabilityParticipate in project reviews, milestone deliverables, and continuous improvement of modeling standards
Qualifications:
5+ years of dedicated experience in Revit family creation (not general BIM modeling)Proven expertise building complex parametric families for industrial or mechanical equipmentAdvanced proficiency with Revit Family Editor, including nested families, shared parameters, and parametric modelingExperience developing BIM-ready content for coordination environments (Navisworks, BIM 360, etc.)Strong understanding of Level of Development (LOD 300-350) standardsExperience creating families optimized for performance, scalability, and interoperabilityAbility to translate 2D drawings or CAD models into Revit-native parametric familiesFamiliarity with AutoCAD and/or 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorksExperience with Dynamo, Revit API, or automation tools is a plusBackground in construction equipment, heavy industrial systems, or mechanical design preferredQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
