Senior Electrical BIM Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical BIM Specialist to join our team. This role involves working independently within a specific discipline, generating BIM elements according to the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope. You will also be responsible for maintaining the discipline model, ensuring accuracy in modeling, and coordinating with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work for a specific discipline, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• Generate BIM elements based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the DDP and project scope
• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• Skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models
• Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
• Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
• Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health
• Cook up the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

Requirements

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

Skills

• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools

Benefits

• Our commitment to employment equity and equal opportunity
• Employee Network Groups (ENGs) fostering a supportive environment
• Eight ENGs covering various demographics and backgrounds
• Executive sponsors for each ENG

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Employee Status

The position is regular.

Business Class

The position falls under Building Electrical.

Job Posting

The job posting was last updated on February 24, 2026.

Company Information

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.