Electrical BIM Designer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla in Austin seeks an Electrical BIM Designer to take designs from concept through construction using Autodesk Revit. You will create 3D electrical models and 2D construction drawings for heavy industrial environments, coordinating with engineers and field crews.

The role requires Revit expertise, experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto, and Bluebeam, and knowledge of NEC codes. 2+ years of drafting or design study and the ability to work across disciplines is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D modeling and 2D construction deliverables for electrical design.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and related BIM tools.
• Understanding NEC codes and coordination across trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and 3D modeling in Revit for electrical and controls teams.
• Develop detailed 2D drawings in Revit or AutoCAD for electrical systems.
• Manage BIM models in BIM 360 / ACC and resolve clashes.
• Coordinate with engineers across disciplines and review installation progress.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revizto

Bluebeam

Excel

Discipline coordination

Education

Drafting/design degree or certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revizto

Bluebeam

EPLAN Pro Panel

Job description

Job Description

WHAT TO EXPECTTesla is seeking an Electrical BIM Designer who can take designs from concept through construction using Autodesk Revit. The idealcandidate has experience in 3D modeling and 2D construction deliverables for electrical design in heavy industrial or manufacturingenvironments. This role requires a strong sense of ownership, pride in the work, and clear collaboration with engineers, otherdiscipline designers, and maintenance, construction, and operations teams. WHAT YOU'LL DOPerform design and 3D modeling in Revit for electrical and controls teams, including cable tray, busway, motors, switchgear,enclosures, light fixtures, conduit, and electrical buildingsDevelop detailed 2D construction drawings in Revit or AutoCAD, including cable tray and busway installation plans, power planlayouts, grounding plans, motor schematics, lighting plans, panel layouts and wiring diagrams, and panelboard schedulesManage electrical models and CAD files in BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)Identify and resolve clashes between design engineering, third-party, and owner models for the electrical and controlsdisciplinesCoordinate with engineers across disciplines and maintain 3D alignment with those modelsInterface with construction trades and perform regular field walks to review installation progress and adherence to the modelWHAT YOU'LL BRINGRevit experience for electrical BIM modelling and drawing productionExperience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto, Bluebeam, and Excel; EPLAN Pro Panel is a plusWorking knowledge of the NEC and the ability to produce designs that comply with national electrical codesFamiliarity with detailed design engineering for manufacturing or process plantsAbility to coordinate electrical designs with process, civil/structural, and piping disciplinesEXPERIENCE2 years of relevant experience with a drafting or design degree or certificate, or5 years of relevant experience without a degree or certificate

Skills and Requirements

WHAT TO EXPECTTesla is seeking an Electrical BIM Designer who can take designs from concept through construction using Autodesk Revit. The idealcandidate has experience in 3D modeling and 2D construction deliverables for electrical design in heavy industrial or manufacturingenvironments. This role requires a strong sense of ownership, pride in the work, and clear collaboration with engineers, otherdiscipline designers, and maintenance, construction, and operations teams. WHAT YOU'LL DOPerform design and 3D modeling in Revit for electrical and controls teams, including cable tray, busway, motors, switchgear,enclosures, light fixtures, conduit, and electrical buildingsDevelop detailed 2D construction drawings in Revit or AutoCAD, including cable tray and busway installation plans, power planlayouts, grounding plans, motor schematics, lighting plans, panel layouts and wiring diagrams, and panelboard schedulesManage electrical models and CAD files in BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)Identify and resolve clashes between design engineering, third-party, and owner models for the electrical and controlsdisciplinesCoordinate with engineers across disciplines and maintain 3D alignment with those modelsInterface with construction trades and perform regular field walks to review installation progress and adherence to the modelWHAT YOU'LL BRINGRevit experience for electrical BIM modelling and drawing productionExperience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto, Bluebeam, and Excel; EPLAN Pro Panel is a plusWorking knowledge of the NEC and the ability to produce designs that comply with national electrical codesFamiliarity with detailed design engineering for manufacturing or process plantsAbility to coordinate electrical designs with process, civil/structural, and piping disciplinesEXPERIENCE2 years of relevant experience with a drafting or design degree or certificate, or5 years of relevant experience without a degree or certificate

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].