BIM / Revit Designer (Virtual Designer - Electrical BIM)

BIM / Revit Designer (Virtual Designer - Electrical BIM)

Location (Onsite Only): Must work from one of Walker Engineering''s Texas facilities:

• Austin, TX
• Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
• Houston, TX
• San Antonio, TX

Position Summary

Walker Engineering is seeking an experienced BIM / Revit Designer (Virtual Designer) to produce high-quality electrical shop drawings and develop coordinated BIM models for commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AutoCAD MEP, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM coordination within electrical construction environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D electrical BIM models using field superintendent layouts in AutoCAD MEP and Revit.
• Perform BIM coordination, including clash detection and clash resolution using Navisworks Manage.
• Upload BIM models and participate in the General Contractor''s BIM coordination process through final model sign-off.
• Work closely with the BIM Manager to manage and maintain project BIM budgets (Senior Designer responsibilities).
• Collaborate with the Engineering team during model development for Design-Build projects.
• Assist in developing and maintaining company AutoCAD/Revit templates, drafting standards, details, and graphic standards.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and labor tracking.
• Ensure BIM deliverables meet project schedules and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10–20 years of CAD/BIM drafting experience in the Commercial Construction industry.
• Strong experience creating Electrical Shop Drawings.
• Proficiency with:
• AutoCAD MEP
• Autodesk Revit
• Navisworks
• Experience working with BIM coordination and clash detection.
• Ability to extract and review information from BIM models.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Electrical Construction experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) (required for Senior Virtual Designer).
• Electrical field experience and/or an Electrical Theory degree (required for Senior Virtual Designer).
• Experience using Bluebeam.
• Experience working on the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) platform for BIM coordination.