Electrical BIM Designer

In the role of Electrical BIM Designer, we'll count on you to:

- Work for the electrical discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer, or other technical professional
- Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
- Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
- Rely on the engineer, or other technical professionals to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but will be technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
- Be proactive in communicating BIM progress, clashes, issues, and in assessing, planning, and communicating modeling workloads, priorities, and schedule impacts
- Interpret electrical sketches and design intent, and translate them into detailed drawings in accordance with company drafting standards
- Continuously improve drawing clarity, readiness, and communication of design information, and organize drawings in a transparent and logical manner
- Accurately model the 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
- Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process
- Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project





Required Qualifications

- Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
- Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Experience with 3D Coordination tools
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
- Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

Preferred Qualifications

- Proficient in Revit
- Proficient in Auto CAD
- Proficient in Microstation
- Experience with A/E consulting firms
- Adaptability to evolving BIM technologies and the ability to implement automation workflows will be considered an asset

Other Job Details

- Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety policies and procedures
- Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities

Benefits and Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Richmond Hill: $57,000 - $83,000.

Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Electrical
Job Posting: Jul 10, 2026

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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📌 Electrical BIM Designer (Richmond Hill)
🏢 HDR
📍 Richmond Hill