Electrical BIM Modeler - Remote

Actalent; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

PTO ~250 hours annually

Holiday shutdown between Christmas and

Education and licensure support

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical BIM Modeler for a fully remote U.S. role focused on large data center projects.

You will build and maintain detailed electrical models in Revit, set up project templates, and coordinate with multi-discipline teams while working independently. Ideal candidates have 2–10 years of BIM experience, strong Revit skills, and familiarity with electrical layouts and 3D clash detection.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of Electrical BIM experience.
• Strong Proficiency in Revit.
• Understanding of commercial electrical layouts, distribution, and equipment.
• Familiarity with 3D coordination, clash detection, and multidiscipline workflows.
• Experience working on commercial projects (data center experience is a plus but not required).
• Background may be from engineering consulting or electrical contracting.

Responsibilities

• Electrical BIM Modeling: Build, maintain, and update detailed electrical system models in Revit.
• Model Setup & Standards: Establish project templates, ensure adherence to modeling standards, and maintain clean model structure.
• Trade Coordination: Collaborate with architects, mechanical teams, and other BIM coordinators to resolve design conflicts.
• Redline Updates: Review markups and implement revisions accurately and efficiently.
• 3D Coordination: Support clash detection, issue tracking, and coordination meetings.
• Design Support: Assist with drafting, layout adjustments, and electrical system updates.

Job description

Electrical BIM Modeler (Remote U.S. Only)

Summary

This role supports complex electrical BIM modeling and coordination for largescale data center projects. The ideal candidate brings strong Revit Electrical skills, handson BIM workflows, and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. Candidates may come from an engineering consulting background or an electrical contractorwhat matters most is confidence with electrical circuiting inside Revit.

Core Responsibilities

• Electrical BIM Modeling Build, maintain, and update detailed electrical system models in Revit.
• Model Setup & Standards Establish project templates, ensure adherence to modeling standards, and maintain clean model structure.
• Trade Coordination Collaborate with architects, mechanical teams, and other BIM coordinators to resolve design conflicts.
• Redline Updates Review markups and implement revisions accurately and efficiently.
• 3D Coordination Support clash detection, issue tracking, and coordination meetings.
• Design Support Assist with drafting, layout adjustments, and electrical system updates.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-10 years of Electrical BIM experience
• Strong Proficiency in Revit
• Understanding of commercial electrical layouts, distribution, and equipment.
• Familiarity with 3D coordination, clash detection, and multidiscipline workflows.
• Experience working on commercial projects (data center experience is a plus but not required)
• background may be from engineering consulting or electrical contracting.

Work Environment

• 100% remote (U.S. only)
• Cannot reside in CA, NY, or PA
• Optional office access in Colorado or Florida
• Join a tightknit BIM team supporting highsecurity data center projects

Role Benefits

• Extremely flexible work hours (must work midday core hours)
• ~250 hours PTO annually, increasing with tenure
• Companywide holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employee centric culture and strong work life balance
• Growth & development opportunities
• Support for continuing education and professional licensure

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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