Position: 3D/2D Plant Layout Engineer – Revit/BIM Specialist
Domain: Industrial Engineering / Factory & Manufacturing Design
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced 3D Plant Layout Engineer / Revit BIM Specialist with strong expertise in 3D factory modeling, industrial plant layouts, and manufacturing equipment integration.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining 3D factory layouts using Revit, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering models through Navisworks, and managing BIM standards, equipment libraries, and model revisions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain 3D factory and plant layouts using Revit.
Establish and maintain BIM standards, equipment naming conventions, and modeling workflows.
Integrate manufacturing equipment CAD models into Revit.
Create and maintain standardized Revit families, equipment libraries, and templates.
Coordinate factory layouts, equipment positioning, utility connections, material flow aisles, and maintenance clearances.
Use Navisworks Manage for model federation, clash detection, and coordination.
Manage Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) projects, model publishing, permissions, and version control.
Use Bluebeam for drawing reviews, markups, and engineering change coordination.
Convert legacy 2D CAD layouts into 3D Revit models.
Coordinate with manufacturing, industrial engineering, construction, and facilities teams.
Prepare compatible 3D geometry exports for FlexSim simulations.
Maintain model quality, data integrity, and engineering documentation.
Required Technical Skills
Advanced hands-on experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
Strong experience in 3D Plant / Factory Layout Modeling.
Expertise in Revit Family Creation and Equipment Modeling.
Hands-on experience with Navisworks Manage and Clash Detection.
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
Experience with Bluebeam.
Knowledge of Inventor and CAD interoperability.
Experience with 2D-to-3D layout conversion.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, factory utilities, and material handling systems.
Experience with BIM standards, model coordination, and revision control.
Knowledge of FlexSim-compatible file exports (.FBX / .STP).
Must-Have Skills
Revit – 3D Plant / Factory Modeling.
Navisworks – Model Coordination and Clash Detection.
AutoCAD – 2D Layouts and CAD Integration.
Manufacturing Equipment Modeling.
Factory / Industrial Plant Layout Design.
BIM Standards and Model Management.
Vendor Coordination and Engineering Collaboration.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Experience working on industrial plants, factories, or manufacturing facilities.
Experience integrating vendor-supplied equipment models.
Strong understanding of manufacturing layouts and equipment clearances.
Ability to coordinate with Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, and Facilities teams.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
