Senior BIM/CAD Designer (Electrical Construction)

Tekprostaff; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor is seeking a Senior BIM/CAD Designer in Chicago to work on large commercial projects across healthcare and education sectors. This role will involve the design and modeling of electrical systems, requiring expertise in AutoCAD and Revit, alongside strong collaborative skills. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of field experience and an Associate’s degree in a relevant discipline, joining a dynamic team focused on innovative electrical solutions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction.
• Strong ability to independently design electrical room layouts and interpret system schematics.
• Solid understanding of construction practices and equipment cut sheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system layouts and design conduit runs.
• Model electrical systems in AutoCAD or Revit.
• Collaborate with field teams to support BIM coordination.

Skills

Electrical System Design

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM/VDC Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Design, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior BIM/CAD Designer (Electrical Construction)

Senior BIM/CAD Designer (Electrical Construction)

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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TekPro is partnered with a leading electrical contractor in Chicagoland in their search for a senior BIM/CAD Designer! This is a direct-hire opening with a premier company. You will have the opportunity to work on huge commercial projects for hospitals, higher education institutions, data centers, and more.

Overview:

Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design

• Develop electrical system layouts, including rooms and homerun schedules.
• Interpret and incorporate single-line and riser diagrams.
• Design major conduit runs and raceways for both power and low-voltage systems.
• Create custom families and project content for modeling use.
• Produce and prepare shop drawings for prefabrication and field installation.
• Maintain and update project drawings in response to addenda, bulletins, and changes.
• Generate detailed drafting views and drawings for documentation.
• Manage record drawings for closeout and archival.

Modeling and Coordination

• Manage project templates, standard blocks, details, and plotting configurations.
• Perform routine model maintenance and administration.
• Model electrical systems in AutoCAD or Revit based on project specifications.
• Update models to reflect coordination changes and as-built conditions.
• Collaborate with field teams and other trades to support the BIM coordination process.
• Attend and contribute to coordination meetings; track and document changes and action items.
• Maintain open communication with team members outside of scheduled meetings.

Software & Technical Support

• Build strong working relationships with BIM/VDC software vendors.
• Develop user guides and training materials for BIM software used across field and office teams.
• Deliver training sessions on VDC tools to improve team proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction.
• 3–5 years of experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit for electrical system design.
• Strong ability to independently design electrical room layouts and interpret system schematics and project schedules.
• Solid understanding of construction practices, including the ability to interpret manufacturer drawings and equipment cut sheets.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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