BIM Modeler / Detailer - Commercial Electrical

AlphaGov; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional training and advancement

Strong project pipeline

Access to advanced BIM/VDC technology

Exposure to complex commercial work

Collaborative team environment

Long-term career development

Job summary

AlphaGov seeks an experienced BIM Modeler/Detailer in the Detroit area to build accurate 3D electrical models and production-ready drawings for commercial projects.

You will coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to improve constructability, resolve clashes, and streamline installation on busy sites. Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in BIM modeling, electrical detailing or related field.
• Experience on commercial electrical construction projects.
• Proven ability to develop electrical system models and construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of conduit routing, cable trays, and equipment layouts.
• Familiarity with prefabrication detailing and spool drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed 3D electrical models, including conduit routing, cable trays, equipment, hangers, sleeves, and penetrations.
• Produce shop drawings, installation plans, spool drawings, coordination layouts, and prefabrication packages.
• Run clash detection and coordinate electrical systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection models.
• Review design documents and specifications to identify discrepancies, installation challenges, and missing information.
• Work with engineers, project managers, and other trades to resolve BIM/VDC coordination issues.
• Incorporate approved RFIs, submittals, design revisions, and field changes into project models.
• Coordinate with estimators, superintendents, foremen, and field crews so models reflect real site conditions and installation needs.
• Develop models that support prefabrication accuracy, installation sequencing, and field productivity.
• Provide updated drawings and modeling support throughout construction.
• Prepare as-built documentation and final model deliverables at project completion.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate and comply with project standards and specifications.

Skills

BIM Modeling

Electrical Detailing

VDC Coordination

Clash Detection

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Team Coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in BIM, drafting or electrical design

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

A well-established commercial electrical contractor in the Detroit metro area is seeking an experienced BIM Modeler/Detailer to build accurate, coordinated 3D electrical models and construction-ready drawings for its commercial projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in electrical construction modeling, BIM/VDC coordination, clash detection, and prefabrication detailing. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and field teams, you will improve constructability, resolve coordination issues, streamline installation, and help projects run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed 3D electrical models, including conduit routing, cable trays, equipment, hangers, sleeves, and penetrations
• Produce shop drawings, installation plans, spool drawings, coordination layouts, and prefabrication packages
• Run clash detection and coordinate electrical systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection models
• Review design documents and specifications to identify discrepancies, installation challenges, and missing information
• Work with engineers, project managers, and other trades to resolve BIM/VDC coordination issues
• Incorporate approved RFIs, submittals, design revisions, and field changes into project models
• Coordinate with estimators, superintendents, foremen, and field crews so models reflect real site conditions and installation needs
• Develop models that support prefabrication accuracy, installation sequencing, and field productivity
• Provide updated drawings and modeling support throughout construction
• Prepare as-built documentation and final model deliverables at project completion
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate and comply with project standards and specifications

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in BIM modeling, electrical detailing, VDC design, or a related field
• Required: hands-on experience with commercial electrical construction projects
• Proven ability to develop electrical system models and construction-ready drawings
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
• Knowledge of electrical installation practices, conduit routing, cable trays, equipment layouts, supports, and penetrations
• Experience with clash detection, BIM/VDC coordination, and multidisciplinary models
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Strong understanding of field installation requirements, constructability, and sequencing
• Ability to produce accurate, coordinated models that field crews can use directly for installation
• Prefabrication modeling and spool drawing experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent training and experience in BIM, drafting, electrical design, or a related discipline preferred

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional training and advancement opportunities
• A steady pipeline of commercial electrical projects
• Access to advanced BIM/VDC and prefabrication technology
• Exposure to complex commercial construction projects
• A collaborative team environment
• Long-term career development opportunities