What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical BIM Engineer position at Trueline?
We are seeking a Senior Electrical BIM Engineer to join the team onsite in the NYC metro area. This role blends hands-on electrical design with BIM leadership, offering the opportunity to drive coordination and execution on large-scale builds from concept through completion.
What You'll Do as the Senior Electrical BIM Engineer:
- Lead electrical system design across commercial, industrial, institutional, and mission-critical projects
- Build and manage detailed BIM models in Revit, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
- Perform key electrical calculations such as load analysis, voltage drop, fault current, and arc flash
- Review project drawings, specifications, and applicable codes to ensure compliance and constructability
- Drive coordination with architects, engineers, and trade partners through BIM meetings and clash detection workflows
- Support project teams with scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and change management
- Partner with field teams to resolve design challenges and ensure smooth installation
- Conduct site visits to validate existing conditions and support construction progress
- Maintain high standards for QA/QC and BIM deliverables
Must-Haves as the Senior Electrical BIM Engineer:
- 6 years of electrical engineering experience within construction or design-build environments
- Advanced proficiency in Revit with a focus on electrical systems modeling and coordination
- Strong working knowledge of NEC and relevant electrical codes
- Ability to independently produce detailed construction documents and specifications
- Proven experience coordinating across multiple disciplines on complex projects
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Electrical BIM Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Background working directly for an electrical contractor
- Experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto, Bluebeam, BIM 360 or ACC, and Procore
- Prior involvement in large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical builds
Benefits Offered:
- Opportunity to work on impactful, high-visibility construction projects in a major metro market
- Strong project pipeline with long-term stability
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities to mentor and lead
- Exposure to cutting-edge BIM and construction technologies
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $135,000 - $180,000