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Electrical BIM Designer

  • Richmond Hill, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 27, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Electrical BIM Designer is responsible for creating and maintaining discipline-specific BIM models and documentation under the supervision of an engineer. They must coordinate design elements with other disciplines and ensure all outputs meet company standards and project requirements.

Job details

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Electrical BIM Designer, we'll count on you to: Work for the electrical discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer, or other technical professional Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline Rely on the engineer, or other technical professionals to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but will be technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements Be proactive in communicating BIM progress, clashes, issues, and in assessing, planning, and communicating modeling workloads, priorities, and schedule impacts Interpret electrical sketches and design intent, and translate them into detailed drawings in accordance with company drafting standards Continuously improve drawing clarity, readiness, and communication of design information, and organize drawings in a clear and logical manner Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project Our ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation, collaboration, new experiences, opportunities and exceeding client expectations. Our goal is to help our clients achieve high performance in safety, quality, cost efficiency and profitability for their capital projects and on-going operations. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Revit skills assessment to demonstrate their proficiency with Revit software focused on typical electrical project workflows. Required Qualifications Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools Experience with 3D Coordination tools Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts Preferred Qualifications Proficient in Revit Proficient in Auto CAD Proficient in Microstation Experience with A/E consulting firms Adaptability to evolving BIM technologies and the ability to implement automation workflows will be considered an asset Other Job Details Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety policies and procedures Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What you’ll do

The Electrical BIM Designer is responsible for creating and maintaining discipline-specific BIM models and documentation under the supervision of an engineer. They must coordinate design elements with other disciplines and ensure all outputs meet company standards and project requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a technical degree or at least 3 years of related industry experience along with proficiency in 3D design software. Strong communication skills and an intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts are essential for this role.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership
  • Inclusive environment
  • Employee network groups

Listed skills

  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office · Preferred
  • AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • BIM
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Microstation
  • 3D Coordination
  • Electrical design
  • Digital delivery
  • Technical drafting
  • Engineering concepts
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Design review
  • Modeling
  • Design Software
  • Contractor Safety
  • Document Management
  • Project Scoping
  • Workflow Management
  • Planning
  • Adaptability
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Automation
  • Building Information Modeling
  • Consulting
  • Executive Sponsor
  • Innovation
  • MicroStation (CAD Design Software)
  • Operations
  • Coordinating
  • High Dynamic Range
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Technology
  • BIM Designer
  • Electrical Designer
  • Draughtspersons
  • Electrical and Electronics Drafters

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