Skilled Trades · Full-time
Direct employerMEP CAD/BIM Technician

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Role overview
Tatu City in Kiambu County is hiring an MEP CAD/BIM Technician to join their engineering team. This full-time role suits a mid-level professional with extensive experience in MEP modeling and coordination for large and high-rise buildings. The position involves bridging engineering design and construction documentation to ensure accurate and coordinated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.
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What you will do
- Lead the creation of coordinated MEP drawings and BIM models for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, and fire fighting systems.
- Prepare detailed schematics, riser diagrams, plant room layouts, and installation details for large projects.
- Ensure MEP services meet required Levels of Detail and company CAD/BIM standards.
- Convert engineering design mark-ups into construction documentation and shop drawings.
- Maintain updated libraries of MEP components for efficient modeling.
- Use Navisworks to perform clash detection and coordinate resolutions with the engineering team.
- Coordinate service routes to optimize space and ensure constructability and maintenance access.
- Collaborate with structural and civil teams to accurately locate penetrations and openings in the structural model.
- Review contractor shop drawings and material submissions for compliance with design models.
- Assist in producing Combined Services Drawings and Builders Work in Connection drawings.
- Conduct site inspections to verify MEP installations match BIM models and as-built documentation when requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a Diploma from a specialized technical institute is required.
- At least 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in MEP drafting and coordination for residential, industrial, and high-rise buildings.
- Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in MEP BIM modeling.
- Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit (MEP), and Navisworks is mandatory.
- Familiarity with calculation software such as HAP, Dialux, or Elite Fire is an advantage (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems coordination, plant room spatial requirements, and building services codes.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date, which has not been published.