BIM Modeler/Detailer

AlphaHire; Center Line (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO & holidays

Career development

Team environment

Stable project pipeline

Advanced BIM technology

Job summary

AlphaHire is seeking an experienced BIM Modeler / Electrical Detailer to support commercial electrical construction projects. You will develop and maintain BIM models, create shop drawings, and coordinate across trades to ensure constructability and prefabrication readiness.

In this role you will collaborate with project teams, review drawings, and produce field-ready drawings while maintaining model accuracy through all construction phases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a BIM Modeler, Electrical Detailer, VDC Designer, or similar role.
• Commercial electrical construction experience is required.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, conduit routing, equipment layouts, and installation practices.
• Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality construction drawings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in BIM, drafting, electrical design, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed BIM models for commercial electrical construction projects.
• Produce electrical shop drawings, installation layouts, coordination drawings, and prefabrication packages.
• Model conduit systems, electrical equipment, cable trays, supports, sleeves, and related components.
• Perform clash detection and coordinate electrical systems with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural trades.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure model accuracy and constructability.
• Participate in BIM/VDC coordination meetings and incorporate RFIs, design revisions, and field updates into project models.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, estimators, engineers, field supervisors, and other project stakeholders.
• Generate accurate, field-ready drawings to support installation and prefabrication activities.
• Maintain project models throughout construction and assist with as-built documentation upon project completion.
• Ensure all BIM deliverables meet company standards, project specifications, and quality expectations.

Skills

BIM Modeler

Electrical Detailer

VDC Designer

Clash detection

Multidisciplinary coordination

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Associates degree / technical certification

Equivalent experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced BIM Modeler / Electrical Detailer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial electrical construction projects. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed BIM models, coordination drawings, and installation documents that improve constructability, streamline prefabrication, and support successful field installation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience modeling commercial electrical systems and is highly proficient in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks. You will collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, field personnel, and other trades to coordinate designs, resolve clashes, and produce accurate, construction-ready models throughout every phase of the project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed BIM models for commercial electrical construction projects.
• Produce electrical shop drawings, installation layouts, coordination drawings, and prefabrication packages.
• Model conduit systems, electrical equipment, cable trays, supports, sleeves, and related components.
• Perform clash detection and coordinate electrical systems with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural trades.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure model accuracy and constructability.
• Participate in BIM/VDC coordination meetings and incorporate RFIs, design revisions, and field updates into project models.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, estimators, engineers, field supervisors, and other project stakeholders.
• Generate accurate, field-ready drawings to support installation and prefabrication activities.
• Maintain project models throughout construction and assist with as-built documentation upon project completion.
• Ensure all BIM deliverables meet company standards, project specifications, and quality expectations.

• 3+ years of experience as a BIM Modeler, Electrical Detailer, VDC Designer, or similar role.
• Commercial electrical construction experience is required.
• Proven experience modeling commercial electrical systems for construction projects.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, conduit routing, equipment layouts, and installation practices.
• Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality construction drawings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in BIM, drafting, electrical design, or a related field preferred.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Stable pipeline of commercial electrical construction projects.
• Opportunity to work with advanced BIM and VDC technology on complex commercial projects.