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BIM Manager jobs on OPT are available across architecture, engineering, and construction firms that rely on Building Information Modeling to deliver complex projects. Your F-1 OPT period gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree is in engineering or a related qualifying field.
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Are you an experienced Electrical Designer with a passion for BIM? Are you a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex projects within a team environment? If this is you, we want YOU on our team!
You will be a part of highly creative and efficient MEP BIM team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will provide support to our Central Engineering Team through the preparation of Electrical BIM models, construction documents and leveraging BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents for: One-lines, Switchgear, UPS, Panelboards, Transformers, Power, Lighting, Lighting Control Systems, grounding, Fire Alarm systems, Short Circuit and Arc Flash analysis, Cable tray and Cable pathways for Ethernet and Fiber systems. You will produce, maintain and publish permit Electrical Engineering drawing sets for our fleet of Data Centers.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will include designing the electrical systems of Data Centers, and utilizing Revit to create and maintain BIM models. You must be able to work independently and work within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks. This includes working with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. Your duties will include:
- Be self-motivated and work within the MEP group as well as within other teams.
- Understanding of electrical engineering calculations and studies, such as short circuit, arc flash analysis.
- Ability to perform voltage drop calculations, raceway and conductor sizing, and grounding system conductor sizing.
- Preparing and developing detailed Revit models of electrical building systems.
- Developing & publishing construction documentation for electrical building systems designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
- Updating and modifying existing models, studies and construction documents as required with coordination of engineering group.
- Assist with creating and maintaining standard regional BIM templates.
- Participate in design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Assist the project team with information exchange processes between internal and external customers.
- Provide coordination support for information requests during construction phases.
- Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
- Travel to Data Center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On average, once or twice a year.
- Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions.
- Have fun and work hard!
A day in the life
As a designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specification, prototypes, and updating managers and leaders of changes to the building design. You engage in design discussions, review feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjust designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
About the team
Why AWS
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
- Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
- We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
- Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
- We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- 4+ years of commissioning experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience in commissioning
- 4+ years’ experience using Revit for producing Electrical engineering BIM models and construction drawings.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of electrical codes (NEC) and safety regulations.
- Ability to conduct lighting illumination calculations.
- Understanding of power distribution and as represented by Single Line diagrams, plans and schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
- Experience with developing Revit Family content, Dynamo scripts, RF Tools.
- Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification, plus AIA and NBIMS standards and best practices for BIM collaboration.
- Experience observing construction, familiar with construction technology, familiar with construction practices.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you an experienced Electrical Designer with a passion for BIM? Are you a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex projects within a team environment? If this is you, we want YOU on our team!
You will be a part of highly creative and efficient MEP BIM team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will provide support to our Central Engineering Team through the preparation of Electrical BIM models, construction documents and leveraging BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents for: One-lines, Switchgear, UPS, Panelboards, Transformers, Power, Lighting, Lighting Control Systems, grounding, Fire Alarm systems, Short Circuit and Arc Flash analysis, Cable tray and Cable pathways for Ethernet and Fiber systems. You will produce, maintain and publish permit Electrical Engineering drawing sets for our fleet of Data Centers.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will include designing the electrical systems of Data Centers, and utilizing Revit to create and maintain BIM models. You must be able to work independently and work within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks. This includes working with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. Your duties will include:
- Be self-motivated and work within the MEP group as well as within other teams.
- Understanding of electrical engineering calculations and studies, such as short circuit, arc flash analysis.
- Ability to perform voltage drop calculations, raceway and conductor sizing, and grounding system conductor sizing.
- Preparing and developing detailed Revit models of electrical building systems.
- Developing & publishing construction documentation for electrical building systems designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
- Updating and modifying existing models, studies and construction documents as required with coordination of engineering group.
- Assist with creating and maintaining standard regional BIM templates.
- Participate in design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Assist the project team with information exchange processes between internal and external customers.
- Provide coordination support for information requests during construction phases.
- Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
- Travel to Data Center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On average, once or twice a year.
- Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions.
- Have fun and work hard!
A day in the life
As a designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specification, prototypes, and updating managers and leaders of changes to the building design. You engage in design discussions, review feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjust designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
About the team
Why AWS
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
- Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
- We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
- Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
- We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- 4+ years of commissioning experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience in commissioning
- 4+ years’ experience using Revit for producing Electrical engineering BIM models and construction drawings.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of electrical codes (NEC) and safety regulations.
- Ability to conduct lighting illumination calculations.
- Understanding of power distribution and as represented by Single Line diagrams, plans and schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
- Experience with developing Revit Family content, Dynamo scripts, RF Tools.
- Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification, plus AIA and NBIMS standards and best practices for BIM collaboration.
- Experience observing construction, familiar with construction technology, familiar with construction practices.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Bim Manager
Target firms with active BIM workflows
Large architecture, engineering, and construction firms run dedicated BIM departments and are far more likely to sponsor than smaller generalist firms. Look for job postings that list Revit, Navisworks, or BIM 360 as required tools, not optional ones.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
BIM Manager roles often involve long project cycles. Employers want to know how much of a project you can see through. Be ready to explain your OPT end date and eligibility for a STEM extension before the hiring conversation gets too far along.
Highlight degree alignment for STEM OPT
A degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or computer science typically qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO early, since this directly affects how long you can work without H-1B visa sponsorship.
Lead with project delivery outcomes
Employers hiring BIM Managers care about clash detection results, model accuracy rates, and on-time delivery. Quantify your impact from internships or prior roles, even at small scale. Numbers make your authorization timeline feel less risky to a hiring manager.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting offers
BIM roles are typically classified as specialty occupations under H-1B standards, which makes sponsorship realistic. Confirm the employer has sponsored before, not just that they are open to it. Past filings through DOL are publicly searchable and confirm sponsorship history.
Position yourself as a BIM standards owner
Firms that invest in BIM infrastructure need someone who can build and enforce standards long-term. Framing yourself as that person, rather than just a Revit operator, makes sponsorship feel like retention of a strategic resource rather than an administrative burden.
Bim Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a BIM Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. BIM Manager is a specialty occupation that directly applies technical knowledge from qualifying degree fields like civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or computer science. As long as your job duties align with your degree field, F-1 OPT work authorization covers this role. Confirm the alignment with your DSO before you start.
Does a BIM Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as civil engineering, computer science, or construction engineering, you are likely eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. Check your CIP code with your DSO. Many architecture and construction management programs also qualify, but not all do.
How do I find BIM Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa sponsorship job searches, so it filters for employers willing to work with international students. Searching there saves you from applying to firms that will screen you out at the authorization question. Large AEC firms and technology-forward construction companies are your most likely sponsorship candidates.
Is BIM Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes. BIM Manager roles require specialized knowledge of modeling software, project coordination systems, and construction documentation standards, and they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, but most well-documented BIM Manager positions have a strong foundation for H-1B classification as specialty occupations.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B?
If you are on STEM OPT and your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT expires, you may be eligible for a 60-day cap-gap extension that bridges the gap to October 1. Timing matters significantly here. Work with your DSO and your employer's immigration counsel well in advance of the OPT expiration date to avoid a gap in work authorization.