202608.03 Sr. BIM Engineer (MEP-Electrical)

iTech Engineering Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

iTech Engineering Consultancy seeks a Senior BIM Engineer – Electrical/MEP to lead BIM modeling, coordination, and documentation for UAE projects. You will develop and manage electrical and ELV BIM models, ensure BEP and LOD compliance, and guide junior team members throughout design development and delivery.

Join a dynamic Digital Engineering team in Abu Dhabi with cross-disciplinary coordination, audits, and client-driven deliverables, contributing to landmark projects across the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–7 years of BIM experience in MEP projects with Electrical specialization.
• Experience in commercial, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, aviation, transportation or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage MEP BIM models with focus on Electrical and ELV systems.
• Produce BIM deliverables including layouts, sections, schedules, details, coordinated drawings, and quantity take-offs.
• Model and coordinate Electrical systems (Power, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Small Power, Earthing) and ELV systems.
• Coordinate Electrical BIM models with other disciplines and support multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Review models for accuracy, compliance with BEP, BIM standards, and LOD requirements.
• Provide mentoring to BIM Engineers and Modelers and contribute to BIM standards and workflows.

Skills

Electrical BIM

ELV Systems

BIM Coordination

Mentoring

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Autodesk Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: BIM / Digital Engineering

Reports To: BIM Coordinator / Senior BIM Coordinator

Position Summary

iTech Engineering Consultancy is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior BIM Engineer – MEP (Electrical) to join its Digital Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and reviewing MEP BIM models with a primary focus on Electrical and ELV systems while supporting multidisciplinary coordination activities and ensuring compliance with project BIM standards. The role requires the ability to independently manage discipline-specific BIM production while providing technical support and guidance to BIM Engineers and BIM Modelers.

Key Responsibilities

BIM Modeling & Project Delivery

• Develop, maintain, and manage MEP BIM models with a primary focus on Electrical and ELV systems.
• Produce BIM deliverables including layouts, sections, schedules, details, coordinated drawings, and quantity take-offs.
• Model and coordinate Electrical systems including:
  • Power Distribution Systems
  • Lighting Systems
  • Emergency Lighting Systems
  • Small Power Systems
  • Earthing & Lightning Protection Systems
  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection)
  • ICT & Structured Cabling Systems
  • Public Address Systems
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Ensure project deliverables comply with client requirements, project specifications, and BIM standards.
• Support project teams through design development, coordination, construction documentation, and project delivery phases.

Technical Review & Quality Assurance

• Review MEP BIM models and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct model audits and quality checks before submission.
• Ensure compliance with BIM Execution Plans (BEP), company BIM standards, naming conventions, and Level of Development (LOD) requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical modeling issues and workflow challenges.

MEP Coordination Support

• Coordinate Electrical BIM models with Mechanical, Plumbing, Architectural, Structural, Civil, and Infrastructure disciplines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and model review workshops.
• Support clash detection activities and assist in resolving discipline-specific coordination issues.
• Collaborate closely with BIM Coordinators to ensure successful integration of Electrical systems within federated project models.
• Review spatial coordination requirements related to MEP services and equipment layouts.

Team Support & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to BIM Engineers and BIM Modelers.
• Review and support the work of junior team members.
• Assist in developing BIM standards, templates, families, libraries, and workflows.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of BIM processes and digital delivery methodologies.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare BIM documentation, model registers, coordination records, and project reports as required.
• Support quantity extraction, data validation, and model-based reporting activities.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–7 years of BIM experience in MEP projects with a specialization in Electrical systems.
• Experience working on commercial, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, aviation, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• UAE/GCC project experience is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Electrical and ELV systems and BIM-based project delivery processes.

Technical Skills

Mandatory Software

• Autodesk Revit MEP
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Navisworks
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / BIM 360
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Software

• Dynamo
• Autodesk Recap Pro
• Dialux EVO
• ETAP
• BIM Collaborate Pro
• Power BI

BIM Knowledge

• BIM Execution Plans (BEP)
• Common Data Environment (CDE)
• ISO 19650 Standards
• Clash Detection & Resolution
• Level of Development (LOD)
• BIM Documentation and Digital Deliverables
• Model-based Quantity Extraction
• MEP Coordination Workflows

Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems with specialization in Electrical and ELV services.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Strong mentoring and team collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to project delivery.

Why Join iTech?

• Opportunity to work on landmark projects across the UAE and GCC.
• Exposure to advanced BIM technologies and digital engineering practices.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV, portfolio of relevant MEP projects, software proficiency details, current location, visa status, and availability to [e-mail].

Subject: Application – Senior BIM Engineer (MEP – Electrical Specialist)

Preferred Availability

Immediate to 30 Days.