BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead

HDR, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead to drive the creation and management of electrical BIM models for complex projects in Lexington, KY.

You will collaborate with engineers and other technical professionals to ensure accurate 3D representations and deliverables across disciplines. The role demands a technical degree and a minimum of 10 years of related experience, with strong skills in 3D design software, coordination tools, and document management.

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.

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 shee.ts
• Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output

Skills

3D design software

Document management infrastructure

3D Coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering concepts

Industry standards and practices

Communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead - ( 189313 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead , we'll count on you to:

• 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 shee.ts
• Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output

Required 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

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmitve Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.