Electrical BIM Designer / Modeler

Prairie Electric, Inc; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Full Health, Vision & Dental

Job summary

Prairie Electric, Inc in Ridgefield, WA is seeking an Electrical BIM Designer/Modeler to develop detailed electrical models using Autodesk Revit MEP and coordinate with Navisworks. The role emphasizes clash detection, shop drawings, and coordination within a design team.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of electrical design or drafting experience, strong BIM workflow knowledge (ISO 19650), and proficiency in AutoCAD and cloud collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of electrical design, drafting, or construction industry experience.
• Strong BIM workflow knowledge and ISO 19650 familiarity.
• Experience with 3D modeling, shop drawings, and SLDs.

Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling & Design: Develop and maintain detailed electrical models and templates using Revit.
• Clash Detection: Coordinate to identify and resolve spatial conflicts using Navisworks.
• Documentation: Produce construction drawings, layouts, SLDs, schedules, and equipment details.
• Compliance & Standards: Follow BIM standards and electrical codes in modeling work.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Clash detection

Coordination & communication

Tools

Autodesk Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical BIM Designer / Modeler to join our team. The ideal candidate will have Autodesk Revit experience, minimum 2-5+ years. Experience with eVolve Electrical preferred.

This role requires the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Bluebeam, along with modeling of electrical systems & equipment, clash detection and BIM coordination with Navisworks. This candidate should also be able to create shop drawings and pre-fab detail drawings to support field installation.

Key Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling & Design: Develop and maintain detailed Electrical models, families, and standard templates using Autodesk Revit
• Clash Detection: Participate in coordination meetings to identify and resolve spatial conflicts between electrical infrastructure using tools like Navisworks
• Documentation: Produce construction drawings, layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), schedules, and equipment details directly from coordinated models
• Compliance & Standards: Adhere to project BIM standards, naming conventions, and relevant electrical codes or standards (such as ISO 19650 workflows)

Qualifications & Skills

• Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and Navisworks; familiarity with cloud collaboration environments like Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and basic electrical calculations (e.g., voltage drop, raceway sizing)
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical design, drafting, or the construction industry
• Soft Skills: Effective written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing project deadlines
• Pay is between $32.00 - $50.00 depending on experience
• This position is a full-time hourly position

Location

• Ridgefield WA (onsite)

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 100% Company Paid Health, Vision & Dental insurance