Electrical CAD/BIM Specialist III

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

📋 Description

• Assist in expanding AECOM’s 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.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive electrical design sets by interpreting engineering red lines, markups, and instructions.

• 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 compliance of drawings with company/client drafting and BIM standards, client requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.

• Manage version control and file organization for CAD and 3D model files.

• Offer training and technical support to design staff regarding the BIM system, project standards, specifications, and content.

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

• Evaluate issues, propose solutions, and collaborate with engineering staff.

• Work autonomously with minimal direct supervision while collaborating within a project team.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Engineering or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience or 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 complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams.

• Familiarity with Revit 3D modeling environments, specifically 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 regulations.

• Proficient in utilizing Autodesk 2D software.

• Familiar with Bentley MicroStation.

• Experience working in collaborative model environments like Navisworks and Revizto.

• Skilled in managing Common Data Environments such as ProjectWise and ACC/Forma (Autodesk Construction Cloud).

• Knowledge 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 not available now or in the future.

• Attendance at an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Training and development opportunities.

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