Electrical BIM Engineer

tutorperini; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, seeks an Electrical BIM Engineer for its Ozone Park, NY office. The role focuses on Revit modeling of electrical systems and coordination with project teams to ensure clash-free designs.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in electrical engineering within construction, Revit proficiency, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Navisworks/Revizto. This is a growth-focused opportunity on high-profile NYC projects, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of electrical engineering experience in construction/design-build.
• Proficiency with Revit for modeling and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain electrical models and drawings in Revit.
• Coordinate building system models with other disciplines for clash detection.
• Prepare layouts, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Support design reviews, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Assist with material takeoffs and equipment specifications.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Attention to detail

Written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

HS Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revizto

BIM collaboration platforms

Job description

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $130,000 depending on experience

NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Job Description

Five Star Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Electrical BIM Engineer for our office in Ozone Park, New York

About Five Star Electric

We make it happen- Electrifying the Greater New York Area Since 1959

From our founding in 1959, we've become one of the largest electrical contracting, construction, and engineering firms by bringing integrity, reliability, experience, efficiency, and safety to each job we perform. Five Star Electric works on the largest, high-profile projects in the New York Metropolitan area. As one of the largest specialty contracting firms in the United States, Five Star Electric with its diverse portfolio of work experience, has never failed to complete a project since inception. Five Star is regularly ranked in ENR magazines Top 600 Specialty Contractors in the United States. Five Star Electric's name reflects its promise - to continually achieve the highest "five-star" ranking on every project.

Across New York State our notable projects include, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, the Hudson Yards Platform, Madison Square Garden Transformation, Citi Field, 86th Street Station and multiple United Nations projects.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Position Overview

The Electrical BIM Engineer will support the planning, design, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects. This role requires Revit modeling skills and a solid understanding of electrical building systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to grow professionally, and able to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and design consultants.

Job Description

Design & Drafting

• Develop, modify, and maintain detailed electrical models and drawings in Revit, including power, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Coordinate building system models with other disciplines to ensure accurate clash detection and resolution.
• Prepare layout drawings, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Assist in generating as-built drawings at project completion.

Project Engineering Support

• Support senior engineers and project managers with design review, technical submittals, and shop drawings.
• Assist in creating material takeoffs, product data sheets, and equipment specifications.
• Participate in field walks to verify site conditions, collect data, and support installation planning.

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify design intent and technical details.
• Attend project coordination meetings and track design updates, RFI responses, and meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with BIM teams to ensure all models meet company standards and project requirements.

Documentation & Quality Control

• Maintain organized project documentation, including drawings, revisions, logs, and correspondence.
• Assist with QA/QC of electrical drawings and BIM models.
• Support commissioning activities, including reviewing test results and confirming final documentation accuracy.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience working as an electrical engineer within the construction or design/build industry required.
• Revit proficiency (3D modeling, coordination, Creating Shop Drawings) required.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related field is preferred. HS Diploma required.
• Experience working for or with an electrical contractor is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto and BIM collaboration platforms.
• Understanding of NEC, electrical codes, and typical construction practices.
• Familiarity with electrical systems such as power distribution, lighting, life safety, and low-voltage systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer