Job Description

Overview

The BIM Designer/Lead Designer role at AtkinsRéalis GDC Transportation focuses on delivering advanced BIM and CAD designs for major global tunneling and underground infrastructure projects. Based in Gurgaon, the position involves creating and managing 3D models, producing detailed 2D drawings, coordinating multidisciplinary BIM workflows, and ensuring compliance with AtkinsRéalis standards and international BIM practices. The role requires strong modelling expertise, understanding of BIM standards, experience with tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, Dynamo, MicroStation, Navisworks, Opentunnels, ProjectWise/ACC, and the ability to collaborate within large global engineering teams. It offers excellent growth opportunities within a world-leading infrastructure consultancy.

Your role

Should be able to develop CAD/BIM 3D Models / shop & fabrication drawings to the standards & codes
Should be able to produce medium to complex 3D modelling for tunneling and underground structures.
Should be able to work in tunnel & underground engineering environment like TBM Tunnels (ring build logic & detailing), space proofing, NATM / SEM / Drill & Blast Tunnels, Cut & Cover Tunnels, Shafts and Portals.
Competent in producing GAand RC detailing drawings for tunneling and underground structures i.e. Primary & secondary lining, segmental lining, shotcrete, rock bolts, steel ribs, wire mesh, lattice girders etc.
Work with the Information Manager and project teams to assist in the development and implementation of BIM strategies, BIM Execution Plans, workflows and processes on projects in accordance with AtkinsRéalis Corporate Standards, Client requirements and industry best practice.
Should be able to produce 3D models and extract information directly from models to create 2D drawings, schedules, setting out, quantities and other deliverables.
Should be able to work on survey and geotechnical data integration, i.e.. control points, Geological profiles and borehole data, Geological cross and Longitudinal sections and excavation sequences.
Should be able to develop models and technical content including clash detection and compliance with BEP.
Should be able to follow OCRA process in EDMS workflow
Should have strong written & verbal communication in English
Experience of working in Common Data Environment (CDE) like ProjectWise / ACC
Apply AtkinsRéalis Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) standards and Business Management System (BMS).

About you

Should be responsible for creating and maintaining symbol libraries, templates, and databases, configuring project settings, and troubleshooting software issues to enable seamless collaboration. Additionally, you will lead automation initiatives, integrate engineering design data with other platforms, and support digital delivery strategies for smarter, connected solutions. The candidate will also actively support project teams on proposal and project delivery tasks.
Ideal candidates should have a Diploma/B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering, with 5-12 years experience delivering multidisciplinary projects, strong knowledge of Revit/CAD functionalities, Navisworks & CDE platforms, and a passion for improving design efficiency through technology and innovation.
Some generic requirements,
Ability to independently produce structural drawings and BIM models with minimal supervision & maintain BIM model quality in accordance with:
The Project Information Model (PIM)
The approved BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
Organisational Information Requirements (OIR), Asset Information Requirements (AIR), and ISO 19650 naming conventions.
Ability to carry out model checks, coordination reviews, and ensure compliance with Common Data Environment (CDE) workflows.
Ability to maintain and manage BIM model quality processes, ensuring compliance with project and organisational standards.
Ability to share best practices and technical knowledge with the wider project team.
Proven experience in understanding and managing coordination processes with engineers across multiple disciplines.
Ability to attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, and accurately prepare and maintain Minutes of Meetings (MoM).
Ability to mentor and support graduate and junior BIM engineers, contributing to team capability development.
Experience in coordinating CAD and BIM model inputs for multi disciplinary projects.
Proficiency and strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.

AutoCAD (Expert level)
Tunnel profiles and alignments
Longitudinal sections, cross sections
Reinforcement detailing
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Surfaces, alignments, corridors
Tunnel centrelines and profile

TBM Tunnels
- Segmental lining modelling
- Ring build logic
- Gasket grooves and bolt pockets
NATM / SEM / Drill & Blast Tunnels
- Primary and secondary lining
- Shotcrete, lattice girders, rock bolts
Cut & Cover Tunnels
Shafts and Portals

Segment liners
Temporary and permanent supports
Cross passages
Emergency exits
Ventilation ducts and niches
Invert slabs and drainage systems
Instrumentation & Monitoring drawings
Ground surface settlement contours
Construction sequence drawings

RC detailing for
Segment linings
Tunnel walls, slabs, invert
Shafts and portals
Preparation of
- Bar bending schedules (BBS)
- Fabrication drawings
Knowledge of rebar codes, shapes, and standards

Use of
- Survey coordinates and control points
- Geological profiles and borehole data
- Geological cross and Longitudinal sections
Modelling ground layers, rock classes, and excavation zones
Coordination with geotechnical drawings and reports

General Arrangement (GA) drawings
Longitudinal & cross sections
Reinforcement drawings
Asbuilt drawings/models

05-10 years in in tunnel or underground infrastructure projects.
Experience on
- Metro / Rail tunnels
- Road tunnels
- Utility or underground stations
Prior involvement in international projects & exposure to various level of details is an advantage
Hands on experience on Revit, Rhino & Dynamo will be an advantage.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type

Contingent Worker

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Loan of Personnel

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