Electrical BIM Specialist, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Create and sustain electrical BIM models and construction documentation utilizing Autodesk Revit and other relevant BIM/CAD software.

• Generate electrical plans, sections, schedules, details, and associated drawings based on engineering markups, redlines, design documents, and technical guidance.

• Develop and evaluate electrical shop drawings and detailed construction documents to facilitate project execution.

• Model and document electrical systems, encompassing power distribution, lighting, grounding, electrical equipment, conduit routing, and cable tray systems.

• Conduct model coordination with mechanical, structural, architectural, and plumbing disciplines.

• Identify, document, and assist in addressing model clashes, interferences, and constructability challenges.

• Interpret engineering design intent and convert technical information into precise, coordinated BIM models and drawings.

• Work autonomously on assigned drafting and modeling tasks while collaborating with electrical engineers and project team members to resolve technical inquiries.

• Ensure model accuracy, drawing quality, adherence to project standards, BIM protocols, and documentation requirements.

• Assist project teams throughout the design and construction documentation phase, integrating revisions and updates as needed.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects.

• Participate in occasional client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience; or high school diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience; or a proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proven proficiency in Autodesk Revit and pertinent BIM/CAD tools utilized for electrical engineering design and building systems applications.

• Experience in electrical drafting, construction documentation, and shop drawings.

• Capability to produce electrical plans, sections, schedules, and details from engineering markups, redlines, and design directions.

• Experience with BIM model coordination, clash detection, and identifying interferences between building systems.

• Ability to interpret electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation, applying engineering directives to assigned modeling and drafting tasks.

• Capacity to work independently, manage assigned deliverables, and collaborate efficiently with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or other technically complex building projects.

• Background working for a general contractor, electrical contractor, or another construction-oriented organization.

• Familiarity with electrical construction methods, installation requirements, constructability reviews, and field coordination.

• Experience coordinating electrical power distribution, equipment layouts, conduit routing, and cable tray systems within multidisciplinary BIM environments.

• Eligibility to work in the United States.

• U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absences.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

• Training and development programs.

• Career growth and mobility opportunities.