BIM/VDC Designer

About the Company: Carr & Duff, LLC has been a leading electrical contractor in the Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Area and Mid Atlantic Region since 1958. With over 65 years of experience, C&D has earned a reputation for excellence in tackling complex electrical construction projects with a focus on safety, quality, and timeliness.

We now offer services beyond the Mid-Atlantic regions to customers all along the East Coast. Why Work Here : Carr & Duff is a growing diverse company that rewards hard work and dedication, and we invest time and resources into providing professional development and career growth opportunities. We need top of the line team members who genuinely care about the customer and the quality of the work they produce.

C&D seeks to develop strong relationships with preferred customers, and most importantly, we operate as a team. One of the largest electrical construction firms in the Philadelphia area, with over 65 years of a proven reputation, is currently seeking a BIM Specialist as part of our growth strategy.

Position Overview

The BIM Specialist supports commercial and industrial electrical construction projects by developing, coordinating, and maintaining accurate 3D building information models and construction drawings. This position works closely with project managers, field operations, engineering, and prefabrication teams to improve constructability, resolve conflicts, and support efficient installation.

Responsibilities include

Develop and update electrical BIM models using Autodesk Revit and related modeling tools. Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and other trade models. Perform clash detection and model reviews using Navisworks or comparable coordination software. Prepare coordinated installation drawings, layouts, sections, and details for field construction.

Model electrical equipment, conduit, cable tray, supports, racks, and related systems. Support prefabrication and shop fabrication by producing accurate spool drawings, dimensions, and material information. Participate in BIM coordination meetings and track resolution of model conflicts and design changes. Review contract drawings, specifications, and design revisions for modeling accuracy and completeness.

Coordinate with project managers, foremen, estimators, and field teams to incorporate installation requirements. Maintain model standards, file organization, drawing revisions, and project documentation. Identify constructability concerns and recommend practical solutions before field installation. Assist with quantity takeoffs and model-based material information as requested.

Support field teams with updated drawings, layout information, and responses to coordination issues. Work with engineering and construction teams to confirm models reflect approved plans, specifications, and project requirements. Manages overall project performance (safety, quality, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resources, risks, and customer satisfaction) Follow company safety policies, project requirements, and established BIM standards.

Develop detailed layouts for conduit routing, cable tray, equipment rooms, electrical racks, and supports. Prepare prefabrication drawings and collaborate with shop personnel to improve fabrication accuracy. Support project closeout by maintaining accurate as-built model information as required.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in electrical power utility construction, with underground distribution experience required. 3+ years of BIM modeling or drafting experience, preferably in commercial or industrial electrical construction. Proficiency with Autodesk Revit; experience with Navisworks and AutoCAD strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of electrical construction systems, including conduit, cable tray, electrical equipment, and supports. Ability to read and interpret electrical construction drawings, specifications, and coordinated trade models. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work with project and field teams.

DISCLAIMER FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Carr & Duff does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Carr & Duff job Careers page, social media post, or any other speculative applications not related to a specific job posting. Carr & Duff will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs.

Carr & Duff explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Carr & Duff operates an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be provided without any engagement/obligation on the side of Carr & Duff.

Any CVs not submitted via the ATS, including any CVs sent via email, will be deemed unsolicited.