BIM Electrical Engineer

CTS Group; Porto; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer with BIM expertise to lead design and coordination across complex construction projects in Porto. The role emphasizes digital engineering, quality, and constructability with strong multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include electrical design, BIM integration, and documentation, with travel to project sites as required. A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in data centers or modular construction are valued.

Qualifications

• Integrated Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional experience in electrical design and multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with data centers, buildings, or modular construction is valued.
• Strong ability to interpret, analyse, and detail electrical designs.
• BIM knowledge and practical familiarity with BIM authoring software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyse, and detail electrical engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical teams.
• Apply BIM methods to develop and manage digital project information.
• Use BIM authoring software to create and update models and docs.
• Ensure designs meet standards, quality, and constructability.
• Prepare electrical drawings, calculations, schedules, and specs.
• Support project delivery and stakeholders, resolving technical issues.
• Travel to project locations as required.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination

Communication

Travel willingness

English language

Education

Integrated Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Digital engineering tools

BIM workflows

Job description

We're Hiring for Junior Level, Intermediate Level and Senior Level for this Role.
Experience required: Junior Level: 3-5 years of Experience, Intermediate Level: 5-10 years of Experience and for Senior Level: 10-15 years of Experience.
Expertise we're hiring for - Data Center (Execution Design), EPOD (Fabrication Design), Prefabrication (DC Piping / MC Prefab)
Job Purpose

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the technical development, analysis, and detailing of electrical engineering designs across complex multidisciplinary construction projects. The role will ensure that electrical solutions are technically sound, properly coordinated with other disciplines, and suitable for fabrication, installation, and construction execution. The position will combine electrical engineering expertise with BIM methodologies and digital engineering tools to support efficient project delivery, with a strong focus on quality, coordination, and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering Design
Develop, analyse, and detail electrical engineering solutions in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards, and engineering best practices.

Technical Analysis & Detailing
Interpret and technically analyse electrical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and project documentation, ensuring that solutions are accurately detailed and suitable for construction.

Multidisciplinary Coordination
Coordinate electrical engineering solutions with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and other project disciplines, identifying and resolving interfaces, clashes, and technical inconsistencies.

BIM Integration
Apply BIM methodologies throughout the design and coordination process, contributing to the development and management of coordinated digital project information.

BIM Authoring
Use BIM authoring software to develop, update, and coordinate electrical engineering models and related project documentation.

Constructability & Fabrication Support
Ensure that electrical engineering solutions and design details consider fabrication, installation, routing, accessibility, and construction requirements, supporting efficient project execution.

Design Quality & Compliance
Review electrical engineering outputs to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.

Technical Documentation
Prepare and review electrical drawings, details, specifications, calculations, schedules, and other engineering deliverables required throughout the project lifecycle.

Project & Stakeholder Support
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project stakeholders, suppliers, and construction teams to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.

Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and improvement of BIM workflows, digital engineering practices, design standards, and project delivery processes.

Project Support & Mobility
Provide engineering support across project stages and travel to project locations when required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education
Integrated Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience
Professional experience in electrical engineering design and/or multidisciplinary construction projects is valued, particularly within complex engineering environments.

Industry Expertise
Experience in critical infrastructure facilities such as Data Centers, buildings, and/or modular and prefabrication construction is highly valued.

Engineering Expertise
Strong ability to interpret, analyse, develop, and detail electrical engineering designs, with a clear understanding of multidisciplinary coordination, fabrication, installation, and construction requirements.

BIM Knowledge
Good knowledge of BIM methodology and practical familiarity with BIM authoring software.

Digital Engineering
Strong interest in digitalization and the application of technology and BIM methodologies to improve engineering and construction processes.

Language Skills
Intermediate proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Technical Communication
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical information clearly.

Attributes
Responsible, committed, proactive, and team-oriented, with a strong motivation for engineering, construction, digitalization, quality, and continuous improvement.

Mobility
Availability to travel according to project and business requirements.