Electrical CAD/BIM Specialist III

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

📋 Description

• Assist AECOM's expanding Power Delivery Practice in the United States.

• Execute technical tasks on high and medium voltage projects for municipal, utility, commercial, and industrial clients.

• Engage in substation retrofits and new construction, overhead and underground transmission, distributed generation, renewable energy, and energy master planning initiatives.

• Generate and uphold comprehensive electrical design sets by interpreting engineering red lines, markups, and directives.

• Develop and oversee 3D models for electrical systems, including layouts for substation equipment, conduit routing, cable tray systems, and device placements.

• Create electrical construction drawings encompassing plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, diagrams, and schematics.

• Amend drawings based on engineering feedback, RFIs, change orders, and construction site markups.

• Ensure that drawings adhere to company/client drafting and BIM standards, client specifications, applicable codes, and industry best practices.

• Maintain version control and file management for CAD and 3D model files throughout the project's lifecycle.

• Provide training and technical assistance to design staff regarding the building information modeling system.

• Conduct self and/or model health checks and peer reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability.

• Analyze challenges, identify solutions, and collaborate with engineering personnel.

• Successfully function within a team environment and communicate effectively with project team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Engineering or a related discipline plus 4 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proficiency in high voltage electrical CAD/BIM design.

• Experience in Revit 3D modeling environments, particularly for Substation Design.

• Proven experience engaging in complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams.

• Familiarity with creating and managing BIM execution plans or model matrices.

• Knowledge of OmniClass and WBS applications.

• Understanding of the National Electric Code and other pertinent codes.

• Competence in utilizing Autodesk 2D.

• Familiarity with Bentley MicroStation.

• Experience in collaborative model environments such as Navisworks and Revizto.

• Experience managing Common Data Environments, including ProjectWise and ACC/Forma (Autodesk Construction Cloud).

• Understanding of vendor documentation and its application as a reference for assigned tasks.

• Exposure to substation facilities, including equipment, layouts, and designs.

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is currently not available nor will it be in the future.

• Capability to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work and flexible work arrangements.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off and leave of absence options.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Award-winning training and development opportunities.

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