Electrical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000

SITEWORKER is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer / Detailer (BIM) to support large commercial construction projects for our client in Apopka, FL. This role is responsible for electrical system layout, BIM modeling, and the production of coordinated, construction-ready drawings that support successful prefabrication and field execution. The ideal candidate combines technical electrical knowledge with strong BIM skills and thrives in a collaborative project environment.

Position Summary

This fully in-office position is responsible for taking Client / General Contractor provided drawings and creating flawless drawings of electrical systems and layouts. You will provide overall clash detection and create spool drawings for the prefabrication of large sections of the electrical systems to be installed on large-scale commercial new construction job sites.

Essential Functions

• Design and detail electrical systems using Autodesk Revit for large commercial projects

• Develop coordinated BIM models, layout drawings, and electrical shop drawings for our Prefabrication Shop in accordance with NEC and local code requirements

• Perform electrical system layouts for power, lighting, and related systems based on contract documents and project requirements

• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection trades

• Participate in BIM coordination meetings and resolve clashes using tools such as Navisworks

• Support constructability reviews, prefabrication efforts, and installation sequencing

• Maintain model and drawing accuracy throughout the construction lifecycle, including revisions from RFIs and field changes

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, NEC requirements, and local codes

• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and field leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Designer and/or Electrical BIM Detailer on commercial construction projects

• High proficiency in Autodesk Revit (Electrical)

• Complete understanding of NEC and an ability to quickly assess, confirm, and incorporate local electrical codes

• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems and installation practices

• Ability to interpret electrical plans, specifications, and construction documents

• Experience with BIM coordination and clash detection workflows

• Experience with large-scale commercial, healthcare, industrial, or mission-critical projects

• Familiarity with Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam

• Knowledge of electrical prefabrication and modular construction workflows will be a high plus

• Field experience or strong constructability awareness will be a plus

• Exhibit strong business acumen, skills, and maturity, and the ability to work effectively with others even under stressful deadline situations.

• Highly developed organizational and planning skills, time management skills, and written/oral communications skills.

• Ability to think critically and draw from several resources (and interact with all levels of staff).

Physical Requirements

This is primarily an office position and, as such, you must be able to sit up to six or more hours in an eight-hour workday, lift light objects such as files and paperwork frequently during the day, and objects weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally during the day. You must also be able to bend, stretch, crouch, and lift as required by the job.

Our selection will be driven by the qualifications above as well as the ability to develop relationships with clients and co-workers to maximize your professional opportunities.