Bim Designer

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and vacation benefits

Flexible time off/flex scheduling

Family-owned company culture

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a BIM Designer to create electrical drawings for facilities including lighting, power, communications, security, and fire detection in Kansas City, MO. You will perform system calculations, drawing production, and cost estimating under supervision, ensuring CAD standards.

Proficiency in Revit, BIM, and design is required, with 2+ years in electrical/building design. The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with Navisworks/ACC, and the

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Revit, BIM, and design.
• Two or more years of experience in electrical, lighting, power, and building design.
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical drawings for facilities such as lighting systems, power systems, communications, security, and fire detection.
• Perform basic system calculations, drawing production, master specification editing, and construction cost estimating.
• Work on assignments utilizing standard engineering techniques and procedures under supervision.
• Responsible for the electrical layout of multiple points using Trimble Stations.
• Ensure all documents and designs meet CAD standards and Quality Program Criteria.
• Produce internal pre-fabrication plans and complete quality control reviews to ensure finished materials match plans.
• Attend clash detection meetings with other trades and general contractors to create detailed shop drawings for installation.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Revit

BIM

Design

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Navisworks

ACC

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled BIM Designer to create electrical drawings for various facilities, including lighting systems, power systems, communications, security, and fire detection, ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). The ideal candidate will perform system calculations, drawing production, master specification editing, and construction cost estimating while working under the supervision of a licensed professional.

Job Title: BIM Designer

Responsibilities

• Create electrical drawings for facilities such as lighting systems, power systems, communications, security, and fire detection.
• Perform basic system calculations, drawing production, master specification editing, and construction cost estimating.
• Work on assignments utilizing standard engineering techniques and procedures under supervision.
• Responsible for the electrical layout of multiple points using Trimble Stations.
• Ensure all documents and designs meet CAD standards and Quality Program Criteria.
• Produce internal pre-fabrication plans and complete quality control reviews to ensure finished materials match plans.
• Attend clash detection meetings with other trades and general contractors to create detailed shop drawings for installation.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit, BIM, and design.
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in a closely related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two or more years of experience in electrical, lighting, power, and building design.
• Strong computer skills in Revit, Navisworks, and/or ACC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Trimble and Evolve.
• Strong skill set in the use of Bluebeam solutions.
• Working knowledge of commercial, industrial, or healthcare projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and switch between tasks.
• Previous experience with an architectural or engineering consulting firm.

Work Environment

The role involves attending meetings with other trades and general contractors, working on a variety of projects, and requires strong proficiency in computer-aided design software. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, effectively balancing multiple tasks and priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical/health insurance for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits (Glassdoor notes retirement benefits are offered, though specifics are not publicly available).
• Paid time off and vacation benefits.
• Flexible time off/flex scheduling reported by employees.
• A family-owned company culture with a strong focus on employee safety and community involvement.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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