Senior CAD / BIM Designer

Enterprise Electrical•Houston, TX

12h

About The Position

The Senior CAD / BIM Designer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing detailed electrical design and construction models using CAD and BIM technologies. This role supports project teams by producing coordinated electrical layouts, prefabrication drawings, and clash-free models that align with project specifications, schedules, and construction standards. The Senior CAD/BIM Designer plays a key role in design coordination, model development, and cross-discipline collaboration to ensure efficient installation of electrical systems on complex commercial large commercial facilities.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in CAD drafting or BIM modeling for electrical construction.
Strong experience with: • Autodesk Revit • AutoCAD
Experience modeling electrical systems such as: • Power distribution • Lighting systems • Cable tray • Conduit routing • Equipment layouts
Experience working on commercial construction projects.
Strong understanding of NEC (National Electrical Code) and electrical installation practices.

Nice To Haves

Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) – Revit for Architectural or MEP Design (preferred)
Autodesk Certified User (ACU) – AutoCAD or Revit (preferred)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Certification from an accredited institution or professional organization (preferred)
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certification (preferred for coordination with active construction sites)
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Awareness Training (preferred for electrical construction environments)
Construction Quality Management (CQM) Certification or similar construction coordination training (preferred)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field (preferred but not required)
Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience in electrical BIM modeling or CAD design may be considered in place of formal certifications.
Familiarity with construction project management platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or Procore (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed 3D BIM models for electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, grounding, cable tray, conduit routing, and equipment layouts.
Produce coordinated shop drawings, installation drawings, and fabrication drawings.
Create LOD 300–400 models suitable for construction and prefabrication.
Develop electrical layouts in accordance with project specifications and NEC requirements.
Participate in BIM coordination meetings with project teams and trade partners.
Perform clash detection using Navisworks or similar software.
Resolve coordination issues between electrical systems and other trades such as mechanical, plumbing, and structural.
Coordinate model changes with project managers, superintendents, and field teams.
Assist with model-based layout and field installation planning.
Update models to reflect field changes and design revisions.
Maintain BIM standards, templates, and modeling best practices.
Ensure drawings comply with company drafting standards and project BIM execution plans.
Manage version control and drawing revisions.
Provide guidance and training to junior CAD/BIM designers and drafters.
Review drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
Assist leadership with improving BIM workflows and design processes.