BIM Technician Electrical

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update electrical drawings, layouts, schematics, and BIM models for power, lighting, earthing, cable routing, fire alarm, and ELV systems.
• Create wiring diagrams and electrical documentation, including families, circuiting, and panel schedules.
• Coordinate electrical and telecommunications system design with signalling, power, civil, and MEP teams.
• Develop engineering models and drawings and support design coordination across project stages.
• Maintain CAD and BIM standards, review work for quality, and coordinate drawing production.
• Follow health and safety procedures, pursue professional development, and support colleagues’ development.

Tools and technical knowledge

• Tools include Revit, ACC, 3D MicroStation, AECOsim/OpenBuildings, ProjectWise, AutoCAD, iTwin, Navisworks, and Revizto.
• Relevant knowledge includes electrical BIM, rail infrastructure, multidisciplinary coordination, CAD/BIM standards, and international design standards.
• ISO 19650 and Uniclass 2015 are cited as examples of relevant guidance and standards.

Candidate requirements

• A diploma or engineering qualification in at least one relevant area, such as mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience with Revit, Bentley, or Autodesk BIM software.
• Electrical BIM model experience; the posting notes that a 3D skillset such as Revit, MicroStation, or AECOsim/OpenBuildings is suitable.
• Knowledge of metro rail disciplines and international rail project standards.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings, develop working drawings, coordinate multidisciplinary work, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively.
• Experience coordinating or supervising CAD output and reviewing the quality of others’ work.

Work model

• WSP describes its working model as hybrid.

Background verification

• Employment is subject to successful completion of a background verification check.