[Hiring] Digital Model / BIM Automation Developer @Kiewit

Role Description

Kiewit is seeking a Digital Model / BIM Automation Developer to support the processing, transformation, and delivery of engineering models across enterprise-scale EPC projects. This role is responsible for managing and scaling automated pipelines that deliver critical 3D model data to thousands of users daily. This is a highly technical, operations-focused role within the Digital Project Execution (DPE) team, requiring strong programming, data handling, and systems expertise. The position plays a key role in ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance of model delivery systems, while continuously improving automation processes to support rapid organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Model Processing & Delivery
  • Process, convert, and prepare engineering models for downstream use in UniversalPlantViewer (UPV) / Universal Digital Twin Hub / UDITH
  • Manage and support the daily delivery of 100+ models to 3,000+ users across projects
  • Ensure model quality, consistency, and availability across environments
  • Troubleshoot model processing failures and implement corrective actions
• Automation & Optimization
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain automation pipelines for model processing and delivery
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention and improve system reliability
  • Optimize existing workflows for performance, scalability, and maintainability
  • Implement monitoring and alerting for critical automation processes
• Systems & Infrastructure Support
  • Support general systems administration tasks related to model processing environments
  • Maintain and improve infrastructure supporting automated workflows
  • Ensure systems are stable, secure, and performant under increasing scale
• Data & Integration
  • Work with structured data using SQL to support model metadata and integration workflows
  • Integrate model data with downstream systems and platforms (e.g., Common Data Environments, analytics tools)
  • Support data transformation and validation processes
• Continuous Improvement & Scaling
  • Contribute to scaling operations in a rapidly growing environment (~5x growth over recent years)
  • Improve reliability and maintainability of model delivery systems
  • Support onboarding of new projects and increased model volumes

Qualifications

• Primary Technology Stack:
  • Universal Plant Viewer (UPV)
  • Python (preferred)
  • SQL Server / Azure SQL
  • Model processing tools and formats (e.g., SmartPlant Review, Navisworks, 3D model platforms)
  • Automation frameworks / scripting
• Supporting:
  • Azure-based ecosystem (Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake)
  • CI/CD and scripting tools

Requirements

• Experience processing and converting engineering models
• Strong proficiency in a modern programming language (Python preferred)
• Engineering or construction industry experience (EPC environment preferred)
• Strong SQL skills for data manipulation and integration
• Proven ability to automate complex processes and workflows
• Strong systems and infrastructure fundamentals (systems administration experience preferred)
• Highly proficient in problem solving and troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Strong foundational knowledge of computers, data structures, and coding principles
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and workflows
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering business-critical systems
• Experience supporting high-availability systems used by large user bases (thousands of users)
• Experience documenting functional requirements, technical designs, and data workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Base Compensation: $136,000/yr - $142,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Disability
  • Retirement plans with matching
  • Generous paid time off