BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead

HDR; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Louisville, KY, is seeking a BIM Designer – Electrical Project Lead to manage electrical models and ensure compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities include accurate modeling of BIM elements and producing discipline-specific documentation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of industry experience, advanced skills in 3D design and coordination tools, and strong leadership abilities. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset in 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work within a specific discipline under supervision.
• Accurately model BIM elements using current 3D software.
• Prepare detailed drawings and layouts of designs.

Skills

3D design software

3D coordination tools

Microsoft Office products

engineering concepts

communication skills

attention to detail

organizational traits

leadership

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

BIM Designer – Electrical Project Lead

As a BIM Designer – Electrical Project Lead, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining accurate electrical models and documentation, supporting design and coordination activities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards across projects.

Responsibilities

• Work within a specific discipline under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
• Accurately model BIM elements with correct constraints in the modeling environment using current 3D software.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams of the design using current 3D software.
• Maintain the discipline model, including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets.
• Produce discipline‑specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling outputs.

Required Qualifications

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

Location and Details

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
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Electrical
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.