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Superior Essex · 3 days ago

Electrical BIM & CAD Designer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Superior Essex is a company specializing in electrical construction projects, and they are seeking an Electrical BIM & CAD Designer to support the planning and execution of these projects. The role involves advanced capabilities in BIM modeling and CAD shop drawing development, with responsibilities including design reviews, quantity takeoffs, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct design reviews of electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals

Develop and maintain BIM models at appropriate LOD (300–400) for coordination and constructability

Create detailed CAD shop drawings and 2D documentation in alignment with BIM data

Convert design files between BIM ↔ CAD platforms while ensuring data integrity

Perform redlines and design updates reflecting RFIs, field changes, and as-built conditions

Build and maintain BIM content libraries, templates, shared parameters, and standardized naming/organization systems

Develop CAD-based shop drawings and details for installation, routing, and equipment layouts

Perform quantity takeoffs using CAD drawings when BIM models are not available

Review vendor drawings (equipment layouts, MCC/Switchgear shop prints) to ensure compatibility with design and installation requirements

Support BIM Execution Plan (BEP) implementation and alignment with project standards

Conduct clash detection using Navisworks, categorize issues, issue reports, and track resolution

Perform BIM audits (purge, warning cleanup, parameter QA) to ensure model health

Manage drawing versions and documentation in CDE platforms (ACC/BIM 360/Procore)

Support 4D/5D linkage (schedule + cost) when required by project execution teams

Extract installation quantities using both BIM and CAD platforms

Validate vendor equipment dimensions and accessories against electrical room layouts for material procurement accuracy

Generate accurate quantity takeoffs (QTO) from BIM and CAD models for proposals and project execution

Support cost estimation by aligning quantities with labor units, procurement packaging, and VE alternatives

Track quantity changes and maintain cost-impact logs throughout the project lifecycle

Coordinate with field teams and procurement to validate quantities

Review conduit/cable tray routing, bend degrees, and access/maintenance clearance

Confirm code considerations (NEC fill ratio, pull box sizing, working clearance, ADA heights, firewall penetrations)

Support prefab/modular planning — spool drawings, installation details, hanger elevation controls

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (architectural, mechanical, structural, fire protection, IT/low voltage)

Support site verification, walkdowns, and scan-to-BIM integration when needed

Perform lighting illumination studies (IES simulation) to support fixture selection and lighting compliance

Maintain shop drawing logs, RFI logs, revision history, and document control procedures

Prepare coordinated drawing sets for approval and issuance

Develop accurate as-built documentation for turnover and commissioning

Organize sheet sets and ensure drawing format compliance (Titleblocks, ANSI/ARCH)

Participate in vendor print review and ensure alignment with project specifications and code requirements

Ensure final documentation alignment with energized system updates

Support asset tagging, O&M turnover models, and facility handover data structures

Provide technical support and clarifications to field crews using digital models/drawings

Conduct BIM/CAD workflow onboarding for project teams

Travel to job sites when required to assist with coordination meetings and model verification

Provide support for local regulation-based material selection and procurement coordination

Qualification

BIM modelingCAD shop drawing developmentNavisworksQuantity takeoffsBIM Execution PlanCDE platformsTechnical supportField supportCollaboration

Required

Advanced capabilities in both BIM modeling and CAD shop drawing development