Sr.BIM Modeler- Plumbing & Firefighting

Location: Thane (Mumbai), India
Work Mode: Office-based
Employment: Permanent
Sector: Data Centres | Life Sciences & High-Tech
Salary: Competitive & Negotiable

Job title: BIM Specialist / Sr. BIM Modeler – HVAC

About Deerns

Deerns is a multinational consultancy, design, and engineering firm specializing in high-end MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) advisory, design, and engineering for mission-critical and high-tech facilities. With a legacy of 96+ years, we deliver world-class solutions for data centers, healthcare, life sciences, microelectronics, and airports.

With ~750 experts across 17 offices in 10 countries, Deerns provides services from strategic consulting, master planning, and specialist engineering to sustainability consulting and digital roadmaps. We are driven by our core values: entrepreneurship, design reputation, integrity, cooperation, and competence.

Deerns Spectrum Private Limited is our joint venture in India with Spectrum PharmaTECH Consultants, expanding our expertise across India, South Asia, and East Africa.

We are in an exciting phase of growth and are looking for skilled professionals from Data Center sector to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

BIM Modelling – Plumbing Systems (Revit MEP)

• Develop and maintain Plumbing Revit models, including:

  • Water supply systems: cold/hot water, booster systems, recirculation

  • Drainage systems: soil, waste, vent, rainwater, condensate drainage

  • Water storage and pumping systems: tanks, sumps, pump rooms, STP/ETP interfaces

  • Fixtures and equipment: sanitary fixtures, water heaters, pumps, valves, cleanouts

• Model piping with correct routing, slopes, invert levels, offsets, and connection logic

• Coordinate shafts, sleeves, openings, and penetrations with structural elements

BIM Modelling – Firefighting / Fire Protection Systems

• Develop and maintain Fire Protection Revit models, including:

  • Sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action as per design)

  • Hydrant / standpipe systems (landing valves, hose reels)

  • Fire water tanks, hose cabinets, FHC/FHR locations, test and drain lines (as applicable)

• Apply required clearances, access zones, and constructability standards for installation and maintenance

Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare and update BIM deliverables across project stages:

  • Plans, sections, details, risers, and schematics

  • Schedules: fixtures, valves, pipe accessories, equipment, and quantity take-offs (as required)

• Maintain consistency using approved view templates, filters, tags, annotations, and sheet standards

Coordination & Clash Management

• Coordinate layouts with Architecture, Structure, HVAC, Electrical, and other MEP trades

• Perform clash detection and resolution using:

  • Navisworks Manage (clash tests, viewpoints, reports)

  • ACC / BIM 360 (issue tracking, publishing, approvals – if used)

• Ensure effective coordination for:

  • Ceiling zones and headroom

  • Shafts, plant rooms, service corridors

  • Pipe slopes, drainage routing, and pump room/manifold connectivity

Quality Control (QC) & Standards Compliance

• Conduct self-QC and peer reviews to ensure:

  • Model accuracy against latest design inputs and mark-ups

  • Correct piping slopes, system classification, connectivity, and parameter data

• Maintain compliance with BEP, company BIM standards, and client requirements

• Proactively identify issues to minimize rework prior to submissions

Content / Family Development & Library Management

• Create, modify, and standardize Revit content, including:

  • Plumbing fixtures, valves, fittings, cleanouts, floor drains, and equipment

  • Fire protection content such as sprinklers, cabinets, valves, accessories, and pumps

Mentoring & Team Support

• Mentor junior BIM modelers and drafters on:

  • Revit best practices, model health, and coordination workflows

  • Documentation discipline and submission readiness

Skills & Experience Required

•     ITI/Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 7-10 years in BIM modelling for firefighting and plumbing systems

  • Autodesk Revit MEP (Plumbing & Firefighting) – Advanced proficiency (mandatory)

  • Strong working knowledge of:

    • Navisworks Manage – clash coordination (mandatory)

    • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) – model publishing and issue tracking (preferred)

    • AutoCAD – reference and legacy drawing coordination

    • Dynamo for Revit – basic automation

  • Strong capability in:

    • Work-sharing/work sets, linked models, view templates, and filters

    • System classification, schedules, tags, sheet setup, and browser organization

  • Strong domain knowledge of Plumbing and Fire Protection systems, including:

    • Relevant codes and standards such as NFPA (firefighting) and IPC (plumbing)
      (design experience is an added advantage)

    • Pipe routing strategies, slopes, venting concepts, and drainage coordination

    • Fire system zoning concepts and typical pump room arrangements

    • Equipment access clearances, installation feasibility, and constructability

  • Ability to interpret design drawings and specifications and translate them into accurate, coordinated BIM models

Deerns is at the forefront of designing secure, scalable, and energy-efficient data centres, from hyperscale facilities to distributed edge solutions. Our globally distributed data centre team of 250+ experts ensure resilience, sustainability, and compliance with the highest industry standards.

As a Sr. BIM Modeler, you will play a key role in shaping next-generation digital infrastructure, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Deerns globally.

Why Join Us?

•        Work on cutting-edge data center projects with leading industry experts.

•        Be part of a company that values technical excellence & innovation.

•        Lead high-impact, mission-critical projects shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

•        Our clients include a mixture of key regional and international players in the data centre industry, collocation providers and Hyperscale data centres.