Electrical CAD/BIM Specialist III

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

📋 Description

• Contribute to AECOM’s expanding Power Delivery Practice across the U.S.

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

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

• Work autonomously with minimal direct supervision to develop and maintain comprehensive electrical design sets.

• Interpret and integrate engineering red lines, markups, and instructions into CAD drawings and electrical 3D models.

• Analyze problems, propose solutions, and coordinate with engineering personnel.

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

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

• Modify 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 lifecycle.

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

• Support quality control through self/model health checks and peer reviews.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proficiency in high voltage electrical CAD/BIM design.

• A Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.

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

• Familiarity with Revit 3D modeling environments, particularly for Substation Design.

• Experience in developing and managing BIM execution plans or model matrices.

• Knowledge of Omni Class and WBS applications.

• Understanding of the National Electric Code and other relevant standards.

• Competence in utilizing Autodesk 2D software.

• Familiarity with Bentley MicroStation.

• Experience working 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.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and communicate proficiently with project team members.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• 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.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

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