Senior BIM Engineer

PayneCrest Electric; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric, a Primoris Company, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Senior BIM Engineer to serve as technical lead for advanced electrical modeling, coordination leadership, and constructability integration across large projects.

The role bridges engineering, BIM/VDC, and field execution while mentoring junior BIM staff and driving modeling quality, efficiency, and standardization. Reporting to the Engineering BIM/VDC Manager, you will collaborate with project teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of BIM/VDC or engineering experience on electrical construction projects.
• Experience leading electrical coordination and constructability-driven modeling workflows.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Strong NEC knowledge and field installation practices.
• Mentor junior BIM staff and manage workload priorities.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical modeling and coordination for large-scale projects.
• Develop one-line diagrams, distribution layouts, and lighting controls.
• Drive clash-free model integration across trades using Navisworks.
• Lead constructability reviews identifying risks and sequencing issues.
• Collaborate with field teams to integrate modularization and labor efficiency.
• Support value engineering with cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor BIM Engineers and Designers with guidance and oversight.
• Coordinate with PMs, estimators, and ops to align BIM with schedules.
• Participate in client coordination meetings and design reviews.
• Enforce BIM standards, workflows, and QC processes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coordination

NEC knowledge

Engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Construction Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Senior BIM Engineer

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, a Primoris Company, is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people‑first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

We are seeking a motivated and confident Senior BIM Engineer responsible for serving as a technical lead responsible for advanced electrical modeling, coordination leadership, and constructability integration. This role bridges engineering, BIM/VDC, and field execution while mentoring junior BIM staff and driving modeling quality, efficiency, and standardization across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical modeling and coordination efforts for large‑scale plan/specification, design‑assist, and design‑build projects.
• Develop and coordinate advanced electrical systems including one‑line diagrams, distribution layouts, equipment placement, lighting systems, and controls.
• Drive clash‑free model integration across multiple trades using Navisworks and coordination platforms.
• Lead constructability reviews by proactively identifying installation risks, sequencing conflicts, access constraints, and productivity challenges.
• Collaborate with field leadership and prefabrication teams to integrate modularization and labor‑efficiency strategies into model development.
• Support value engineering initiatives by developing cost‑effective technical solutions aligned with project performance requirements.
• Mentor BIM Engineers and Designers by providing technical guidance, training, and quality oversight.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and operations teams to align BIM deliverables with schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
• Participate in client‑facing coordination meetings and design review sessions.
• Enforce BIM standards, workflows, and quality control processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, or related discipline — or equivalent field‑based electrical construction experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting electrical construction projects in BIM, VDC, or engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical coordination and constructability‑driven modeling workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Strong understanding of NEC requirements and field installation practices.
• Proven ability to mentor junior technical staff and manage workload priorities.
• PE License preferred but not required.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Engineering BIM / VDC Manager

Location

St. Louis, MO

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation when travel is required
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, matching 401k program, etc.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‑employment urine drug screening and background check.