Electrical BIM Designer

HDR, Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical BIM Designer in Canada (Ontario, Richmond Hill) to support electrical discipline modeling and digital delivery. You will generate BIM elements, maintain models, and coordinate with engineers to meet project scope and DDP requirements.

You will interpret electrical sketches, create detailed drawings in Revit and other 3D tools, and proactively communicate progress, clashes, and scheduling impacts while upholding HDR standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work for the electrical discipline under supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
• Create and maintain the discipline model and generate BIM elements per LOD in the DDP.
• Coordinate designs with other discipline models during reviews and 3D coordination.
• Prepare detailed drawings and diagrams using current 3D software.
• Communicate BIM progress, clashes, and workload planning throughout the project.
• Ensure drawings follow company drafting standards and maintain model health.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Engineering concepts

A/E industry knowledge

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

3D design software

3D Coordination tools

Job description

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?
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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 BIMelements, 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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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