Electrical CAD/BIM Specialist III

AECOM

. Support AECOM’s growing Power Delivery Practice in the U.S.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high voltage electrical CAD/BIM design, including proficiency in Revit 3D modeling for substation design and compliance with industry codes. Capable of producing detailed electrical construction drawings and managing BIM execution plans while ensuring adherence to company standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High Voltage Electrical CAD/BIM DesignRevit 3D Modeling for Substation DesignBIM Execution Plans ManagementNational Electric Code FamiliarityAutodesk 2D Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Electrical Design Sets Creation3D Model DevelopmentElectrical Construction Drawings ProductionVersion Control and File ManagementQuality Control and Peer Reviews

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk RevitAutodesk 2DBentley MicroStationNavisworksProjectWise

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS in Engineering or Related FieldMasters Degree in Engineering Preferred

Industry Keywords

Power Delivery PracticeSubstation RetrofitEnergy Master PlanningCommon Data EnvironmentsOmni Class and WBS Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support AECOM’s growing Power Delivery Practice in the U.S.
Perform technical tasks on high- and medium-voltage projects for municipal, utility, commercial, and industrial clients
Work on substation retrofits and new builds, overhead and underground transmission, distributed generation, renewable energy, and energy master planning projects
Work independently with limited direct supervision to create and maintain complete electrical design sets
Interpret and incorporate engineering red lines, markups, and instructions into CAD drawings and electrical 3D models
Analyze issues, identify solutions, and coordinate with engineering staff
Develop and manage 3D models for electrical systems, including substation equipment layouts, conduit routing, cable tray systems, and device placements
Produce electrical construction drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, diagrams, and schematics
Revise drawings based on engineering feedback, RFIs, change orders, and construction site markups
Ensure drawings comply with company/client drafting and BIM standards, client requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices
Maintain version control and file management for CAD and 3D model files throughout the project lifecycle
Provide training and technical support to design staff on the building information modeling system
Assist with quality control through self/model health checks and peer reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Engineering or related field + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience in high voltage electrical CAD/BIM design
Masters Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
Experience in Revit 3D modeling environments, specifically for Substation Design
Experience in creating and managing BIM execution plans or model matrix
Knowledge of Omni Class and WBS applications
Familiarity with the National Electric Code and other relevant codes
Confidence utilizing Autodesk 2D
Familiarity with Bentley MicroStation
Experience working in collaborative model environments, such as Navisworks and Revizto
Experience in the management of Common Data Environments including ProjectWise and ACC/Forma (Autodesk Construction Cloud)
Understanding of vendor documentation and its use as a reference for assigned tasks
Exposure to substation facilities, including equipment, layouts and designs
Ability to work successfully within a team environment and communicate effectively with project team members
Excellent attention to detail
Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future
Relocation is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location