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Tate Access Floors Inc

BIM Modeler

Columbia, MD · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Job Type : Full-Time, Exempt Duration of role : Permanent Number of Position : 2 Location ... What You'll Do * Develop and maintain detailed 3D BIM models using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD ...

Tate

BIM Modeler

Columbia, MD · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Job Type : Full-Time, Exempt Duration of role : Permanent Number of Position : 2 Location ... What You'll Do * Develop and maintain detailed 3D BIM models using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD ...

Tate Access Floors Inc

BIM Modeler

Columbia, MD · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Job Type : Full-Time, Exempt Duration of role : Permanent Number of Position : 2 Location ... What You'll Do * Develop and maintain detailed 3D BIM models using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD ...

QA Graphics

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3D Graphic Designer

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong 3D modeling skills who wants to grow in a ... This full time position is available immediately and will be located at QA Graphics' office in ...

Canoo

Alias CAD Modeler (3D Sculptor)

Justin, TX · On-site

Job Title Alias CAD Modeler (3D Sculptor) About Canoo Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone ... This position is full-time in-office. Candidates must reside within Dallas TX or have a reasonable ...

JANSON

Sr 3D Industrial Designer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$132K/yr

... a full-time role based on performance and business growth. Requirements: Key Responsibilities ... Create high-quality 3D models, renderings, fly-throughs, and visual presentations. * Develop ...

BHI

CAD Designer/Modeler

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah, is searching for a full-time CAD Designer/Modeler to design/model ... Do you have extensive experience in Autodesk CAD and 3D Modeling software? Do you have experience ...

BHI

CAD Designer/Modeler

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah, is searching for a full-time CAD Designer/Modeler to design/model ... Do you have extensive experience in Autodesk CAD and 3D Modeling software? Do you have experience ...

BHI

CAD Designer/Modeler

Salt Lake City, UT

$60K - $85K/yr

Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah, is searching for a full-time CAD Designer/Modeler to design/model ... Do you have extensive experience in Autodesk CAD and 3D Modeling software? Do you have experience ...

Acara Solutions

3D Piping Designer

Rochester, NY · Remote

$58/hr

... Full Time, Direct Hire, Fully Remote capacity . This role is centered on developing detailed piping system designs, including full 3D models, isometrics, and BOM packages for fabrication and ...

Scattermesh

3D Lighting Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

... full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires a skilled artist with strong ... Realize the Vision - Elevate high quality 3D character models by optimizing textures and shaders to ...

United Integrated Services

BIM Modeler

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... create digital 3D models based on project needs. The ideal candidate experience in Building ... This is a full-time onsite position located in North Phoenix, AZ ** Essential Duties and ...

Belcan

NX Tooling Designer & Modeler

Cypress, CA

$38 - $45/hr

Cypress, CA 90630 Area Code: 714 Shift: 1st Shift (Full-time, Direct job with full benefits) Job ... Create, update, and release 3D models and 2D engineering drawings in Siemens NX, ensuring accuracy ...

Scattermesh

3D Lighting Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

... full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires a skilled artist with strong ... Realize the Vision - Elevate high quality 3D character models by optimizing textures and shaders to ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time 3d modeler in the United States is $78,472.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Full-time 3D modelers often encounter challenges such as tight project deadlines, balancing creative vision with technical requirements, and collaborating across disciplines like animation, texturing, or game development. Managing time efficiently and staying organized with asset libraries can help reduce stress and increase productivity. Open communication with team members and staying updated on industry-standard software and workflows are also key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

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A Full Time 3D Modeler creates three-dimensional digital representations of objects, characters, environments, or products using specialized software. These models are used in industries such as video games, film, animation, architecture, and product design. Full time 3D modelers typically collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to ensure that models meet project requirements and technical specifications. Their work may involve texturing, rendering, and optimizing models for various applications.

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Scientific 3D Project Engineer

Scientific 3D Project Engineer

Guidehouse

Rockville, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Guidehouse rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 58 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:
Data Science & Analysis (Digital)
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
We are currently searching for a Scientific Visualization and 3D Fabrication Engineer with strong knowledge of 3D modeling, 3D printing, and data visualization to support work at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time position with Guidehouse. This position requires working onsite at NIAID's offices in Rockville, MD, with occasional visits to other NIH offices in the area; one to two days are permitted for remote work per week.
What You Will Do:
  • Operate in a multi-disciplinary group of computational biologists, software developers, and operations staff who provide support, training, consultation services and informatics tools to the research community in the areas of computational biosciences
  • Apply advanced skills in data visualization, 3D design, experience with 3D technologies (including 3D printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality) to support research and communications in the area of the biological sciences
  • Play a critical role in extending support for custom labware development for the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), enhancing BioViz Lab operations, and advancing research and development efforts related to immersive visualization technologies
  • Increase program capacity, reduce turnaround times, improve service quality, and provide greater operational resilience across services and products that support the mission of the NIH
  • Contribute to OCICB/BCBB's role in establish leadership in centralized scientific visualization and 3D printing services across NIH

3D Printing and Custom Labware Design
  • Lead complex or laboratory-specific modeling projects that require deep familiarity with experimental workflows, instrumentation, and bench science
  • Design and develop custom 3D models and labware to support DIR scientific workflows, translating laboratory requirements into functional, manufacturable designs
  • Collaborate with existing BioViz Lab staff to operate and support 3D printing hardware
  • Actively grow the 3D printing customer base by engaging with research labs, identifying unmet needs, and promoting available services
  • Contribute to expansion of 3D printing services technologies and methodologies
  • Contribute new, high-quality custom models to the NIH 3D platform and BCBB's ecosystem of custom tools for scientific data visualization
  • Develop workflows and scripts to enable more efficient research services delivery and for integration into BCBB software products or public code repositories when applicable

Immersive Technology Research and Development
  • Contribute to the development of interactive and immersive content for the BioViz Lab, including work in real-time engines and XR environments
  • Design and manage research studies to assess the efficacy of immersive technologies for scientific data exploration
  • Support BioViz Lab sessions by assisting users, facilitating demonstrations, and ensuring continuity of operations

Training, Outreach, and Program Development
  • Develop and deliver training sessions in 3D modeling, 3D printing, and data visualization and analysis technologies for NIH staff
  • Create new training materials and educational content for use in NIH 3D and other BCBB applications where applicable
  • Serve as a program ambassador by engaging researchers, communicating capabilities clearly, and representing the BioViz Program in a professional and approachable manner
  • Mentor junior staff members and contribute to team skill development and knowledge sharing

What You Will Need:
License/Certification/Education
  • Doctoral degree in computational life sciences, computer engineering, or related field, with a minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience

Technical Skills
  • Demonstratable experience with some of the following software applications:
    • 3D modeling/printing: Blender, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, GrabCAD, Meshmixer, Unity
    • Scientific Visualization tools: UCSF ChimeraX, ParaView, ImageJ/Fiji,
    • General visualization tools: Tableau, PowerBI, d3.js, Plotly
    • AI: ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
  • Advanced experience in scientific research environments, preferably within NIH or a comparable research institution, and a history of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals
  • Strong background in 3D modeling and 3D printing, including fabrication of custom labware to support novel experimental protocols
  • Experience with 3D modeling of volumetric data, high-dimensional datasets, or graph networks
  • Experience with designing, executing, and optimizing experimental protocols and laboratory workflows; familiarity with day-to-day laboratory equipment and operations
  • Experience with or interest in immersive technologies (XR/VR/AR), real-time engines, or interactive visualization tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, OpenXR, SteamVR, or WebXR
  • Demonstrated ability to design and manage scientific studies and evaluate emerging technologies
  • Experience working with command-line tools for scientific computing, such as Python, R, MATLAB
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong task organization and communication skills for supporting scientific users and coordinating with development teams
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Proven mentoring or collaborative experience within multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience working with high performance computing environments to support computational biology research
  • Experience with developing data visualizations and dashboards
  • Experience providing training or instructional workshops

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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