BIM Engineer

PayneCrest Electric; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus opportunity

Additional compensation for travel

Health and dental insurance

Matching 401k program

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor is seeking a motivated BIM Engineer for their Lincoln, NE location. The role involves developing and maintaining electrical BIM models, producing installation-ready drawings, and supporting coordination efforts using AutoCAD and Revit. Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and experience in BIM or CAD. A competitive compensation package including bonuses and benefits is offered, alongside a commitment to teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience supporting electrical construction projects using BIM or CAD platforms.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; Navisworks experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project deliverables.
• Knowledge of NEC and local codes; strong coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical BIM models for various projects.
• Produce installation-ready drawings including layouts and equipment placement.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks for clash detection workflows.
• Coordinate with project teams and site leadership to align deliverables.
• Follow modeling standards and QA procedures.
• Assist with prefabrication and modular construction outputs.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and local codes under senior oversight.

Skills

Electrical construction workflows

Field coordination processes

Organizational skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit proficiency

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Technology

BIM/VDC

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

BIM ENGINEER

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people‑first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

We are seeking a motivated and confident BIM Engineer responsible for supporting digital project delivery by producing coordinated electrical models and installation‑ready drawings for complex electrical construction projects. This position focuses on modeling execution, coordination support, and constructability integration while working closely with project teams and field leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical BIM models for plan/specification, design‑assist, and design‑build projects.
• Produce installation‑ready drawings including layouts, conduit routing, equipment placement, and basic power distribution systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks to support coordination efforts and clash detection workflows.
• Assist with constructability reviews by identifying basic installation constraints, access issues, and coordination conflicts.
• Support prefabrication and modular construction initiatives by preparing fabrication‑friendly model outputs.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field leadership to align model deliverables with construction schedules.
• Maintain compliance with NEC standards and applicable local codes under senior technical oversight.
• Participate in coordination meetings and internal design reviews.
• Follow established modeling standards, workflows, and quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, BIM/VDC, or related field — or equivalent electrical construction experience.
• 2–4 years of experience supporting electrical construction projects using BIM or CAD platforms.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction workflows and field coordination processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; Navisworks experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project deliverables.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Engineering BIM / VDC Manager

Location

Lincoln, NE

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation when travel is required
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, matching 401k program, etc.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‑employment urine drug screening and background check.