BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead

HDR; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead in Elizabethtown, KY. This full-time position focuses on modeling and documentation within a collaborative engineering environment. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and advanced skills in 3D design software. Responsibilities include modeling BIM elements and producing design documentation. The firm fosters a culture of inclusion and empowerment with a commitment to employment equity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset in 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Knowledge of industry standards, discipline codes, and specifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3D design software

3D Coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering concepts

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead at HDR

Join to apply for the position. At HDR, we foster a culture of inclusion and empowerment. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation.

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.e
• Maintain the discipline model, including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and schemes.
• 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.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Primary location: Lexington, KY
Other locations: Louisville, KY; Memphis, TN; Paducah, KY; Chattanooga, TN; Nashville, TN; Elizabethtown, KY

Job Posting: Dec 8, 2025

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.