BIM Engineer MEP (Electrical)

Cowi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is seeking an experienced BIM Engineer - Electrical for its Buildings, MEP team in Chennai. You will develop and maintain electrical BIM models using Revit MEP, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support international projects with 3–6 years of BIM experience.

Join a global team delivering prestigious Scandinavian and international projects, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge modelling and coordination tasks in a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree with BIM modelling experience in a consulting setup.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks/Solibri, AutoCAD and BIM 360/ACC.
• Solid knowledge of lighting, power, fire alarm, ELV systems and electrical layouts.
• Familiarity with BIM standards and ISO 19650 workflows.
• Experience managing international BIM projects and coordinating with junior modellers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical BIM models using Revit MEP per BIM Execution Plans.
• Prepare lighting layouts (general & emergency), power distribution, and ELV system layouts.
• Generate design drawings, sections and schedules from BIM models.
• Perform clash detection and coordination using Navisworks/Solibri.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery and quality.
• Maintain model documentation, version control and data integrity.

Skills

Electrical BIM modelling

Revit MEP

Navisworks/Solibri

AutoCAD

BIM standards ISO 19650

Disciplinary coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Solibri

AutoCAD

BIM 360/ACC

Dynamo (basic scripting)

Job description

Do you want to work with the global team of experts working on some of the most challenging projects in Buildings? Do you have experience handling BIM assignments of all MEP Discipline services? Then join us and we can be outstanding together!

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

We are a team of over 130 professionals in India, collaborating closely with global experts and clients on some of the world’s most prestigious building and industrial projects. Our portfolio includes landmark projects such as the Copenhagen Airport – Terminal 3 Airside Extension and LEGO manufacturing facilities across the US, Vietnam and China demonstrating our commitment to excellence and our ability to support the evolving needs of our international business.

We are currently seeking a BIM Engineer - Electrical to join our Buildings, MEP team in Chennai. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and co-create some of the most prestigious building projects in Scandinavia.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Develop and maintain electrical BIM models using Revit MEP in line with project BIM Execution Plans.
• Prepare:
  • Lighting layouts (general & emergency)
  • Power distribution systems (LV/MV, small power)
  • Cable routing and containment layouts
  • Fire alarm and ELV system layouts
  • Earthing, lightning protection layouts
• Generate design drawings, sections and schedules directly from BIM models.
• Perform clash detection and coordination using tools such as Navisworks/Solibri.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, architecture, structural) to ensure coordinated design delivery.
• Prepare LOD 300–400 model development as per project requirements.
• Model reviews, QA/QC processes and coordination meetings with international stakeholders.
• Maintain proper model documentation, version control and data integrity.

Your Skills. Our Team. Together We Design the Future

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 3–6 years of electrical BIM modelling experience in a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks/Solibri, AutoCAD, BIM 360/ACC, and basic Dynamo scripting.
• Solid knowledge of lighting, power, fire alarm, ELV systems, electrical layouts, and schematics.
• Familiarity with BIM standards and workflows, including LOD and ISO 19650.
• Experience managing multiple international BIM projects, preparing quantity take-offs, and supporting junior modellers.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, global teams

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability.

We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility, and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

Get to know us even better at our website, https://www.cowi.com , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.