BIM DATA Engineer

Dublin
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BIM & Data Engineer- Dublin

Job Type: Permanent / Full‑Time

Business Area: Life Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing

NIRAS

NIRAS specializes in the design and delivery of process-driven projects, providing Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Life Science, Food & Beverage and Advanced Process Manufacturing industries across Ireland and internationally. One of Europe's largest development consulting firms NIRAS employs over 3000 permanent staff and over 25,000 experts across our network including its 4 offices in Ireland and 51 offices in 32 countries across the globe.

  • OPPORTUNITY:

    NIRAS is actively recruiting for a motivated BIM & Data Engineer with 2+ Years experience. This is an ideal entry level position for an enthusiastic engineer starting out in the their career in engineering and possessing a strong interest in digital workflows, automation, and structured information management

    In this role, the successful BIM & Data Engineer applicant will provide daily support to BIM operations, ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) management, PowerBI dashboards, automation scripts, and multidisciplinary coordination actizvities.

    It is a role ideally suited to an engineer with 2-3 years’ experience who enjoys problem‑solving, organizing information, and continuously improving digital processes.

  • RESPONSIBILITIES

    Automation & Digital Tasks

    Maintain documentation and execute existing automation scripts

    File Transfers, ACC sync, federation model generation.

    Update and improve scripts over time.

    Ensure daily automation routines run reliably and report failures.

  • PowerBI & Data Handling

    Troubleshoot basic dataset or refresh issues.

    Export MTOs from PowerBI and process using Excel.

    Contribute to the development of new dashboards as skills evolve.

  • BIM Software Setup & Support

    Support onboarding of new designers.

    Install and configure Revit, Plant3D, and associated plugins.

    Configure file paths, profiles, workspace folders, templates, and settings.

    Provide first‑line support for issues in:

  • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC / BIM 360)

    Revit

    Plant3D

    Navisworks

    ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) Administration

    Maintain structured, ISO‑19650‑aligned folder organization.

    Add and remove users, manage permissions, roles, and access rights.

    Monitor shared areas, naming conventions, and compliance with project protocols.

  • Document Control Activities

    Issue and transmit files to clients and contractors.

    Maintain transmittal registers and revision logs.

    Coordinate file reviews and track review status.

    Clash Detection & Coordination Support

    Run clash tests in Navisworks Manage.

    Create and manage issues in ACC Model Coordination.

    Communicate clashes to discipline leads and coordinate follow‑up actions.

    Support or host clash coordination meetings when required.

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    • 2+ years of professional experience.

    • Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Process, Mechatronics, or related).

    • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas etc.).

    • Basic knowledge of Python or another programming language.

    • Familiarity with Revit or Plant3D (basic user level is sufficient).

    • Good understanding of technical drawings and models.

      Advantageous

      Experience in the process/piping industry (awareness of P&IDs, isometrics, line lists).

      Exposure to Navisworks, ACC/BIM 360, or general BIM workflows.

      Understanding of model federation, file structures, naming conventions, and CDE workflows.

      Experience with PowerBI.

      Understanding of ISO19650.

  • Soft Skills

    Highly organized; naturally inclined to tidy and structure folders and information.

    Curious, analytical, and eager to learn automation and BIM methodologies.

    Strong problem-solving skills.

    Ability to manage multiple tasks and support various disciplines.

  • Growth & Development Expectations

    This role is designed for an engineer who will grow into a more advanced digital delivery position.

    Over time, and with training, the successful candidate is expected to:

    Develop their own automation scripts (Python, batch, or other scripting languages) to improve internal workflows.

    Build and maintain PowerBI reports and datasets, moving beyond basic refresh tasks.

    Take on more responsibility for troubleshooting and optimising project dashboards.

    Training and mentorship (particularly for PowerBI) will be provided to support this progression.

    If you are a motivated and ambitious BIM & Data professional looking for a career with real development prospects, we encourage you to apply - come join NIRAS! NIRAS Projects and Office Locations

    For a confidential discussion regarding this and many other opportunities with NIRAS, please contact Philip Cahill at (phone number removed)

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