BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead

HDR; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead in Chattanooga, TN. This mid-senior level position requires a technical degree and 10+ years of experience in the industry. Candidates should have advanced skills in 3D design software and tools, along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. The role focuses on modeling, preparing detailed drawings, and maintaining project documentation. Join a collaborative workspace dedicated to engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the relevant industry.
• Advanced skillset in BIM design and document management.
• Strong understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Model BIM elements under supervision of an Engineer.
• Prepare detailed drawings and layouts using 3D software.
• Maintain the discipline model including project information.

Skills

3D design software

3D Coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead at HDR

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Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employment type: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Electrical

Job Posting: Dec 8, 2025

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
• 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 using the current 3D software.
• Maintain the discipline model, including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and shee.ts.
• Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
• Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.

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.