Lead Electrical BIM Designer

Who we are:
Recore Electrical Contractors, Inc. is a multi-state licensed, employee-owned Electrical Services contractor, based just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. As one of the largest electrical contractors in the Charlotte Metro Area, we at Recore pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service possible.

The career opportunity for you:

Recore Electrical Contractors is seeking a Lead Electrical BIM Designer to support its electrical engineering and BIM teams. The company performs electrical construction and design services across a wide range of industrial and commercial projects.

This role serves as the technical link between the electrical engineering team and the Revit drafting group. The position focuses on executing electrical system layouts in Revit, coordinating circuiting and lighting designs under engineer oversight, and ensuring electrical drawing packages are coordinated and ready for release.

This is not a project management or client-facing role. The position focuses on technical coordination, BIM modeling, and supporting engineering by translating design intent into clear and constructible drawings.

All design work is performed under the direction and oversight of licensed electrical engineers.

Primary Responsibilities:

BIM Modeling & Production

• Model electrical systems in Autodesk Revit, including power distribution, branch circuiting, lighting systems, and equipment connections
• Maintain model organization, accuracy, and compliance with internal BIM standards
• Support project teams with model setup, coordination, and output preparation
• Participate in model federation and clash coordination using Navisworks when required

Electrical Design Support

• Assist with electrical system layouts including branch circuiting, feeder routing, conduit sizing, and panel connections under engineer oversight
• Execute circuiting layouts in Revit based on engineer-defined system intent and design criteria
• Develop electrical layouts that reflect engineering intent while maintaining constructability and coordination with other disciplines
• Identify routing conflicts or constructability challenges and coordinate solutions with engineering

Lighting Layout & Controls Coordination

• Develop lighting layouts based on engineer-defined design criteria and fixture selections
• Coordinate switching zones, lighting controls, emergency lighting, and egress lighting requirements
• Implement revisions as architectural layouts and project requirements evolve

Engineer to Drafter Coordination

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between electrical engineers and the Revit drafting team
• Translate engineering direction, sketches, and redlines into modeling tasks
• Provide guidance and support to drafters during project development

Drawing Package Preparation & Quality Control

• Prepare electrical drawing sets for project milestone releases (30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC)
• Perform first-pass QA/QC reviews to ensure drawings align with engineering intent and internal standards
• Ensure engineer redlines are incorporated accurately and consistently

BIM Standards & Team Support

• Apply and help maintain BIM standards, templates, and families
• Provide feedback on workflow improvements and training needs
• Assist with mentoring junior drafters and team members on BIM tools and electrical modeling practices

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit for electrical system modeling including power distribution, circuiting, lighting systems, and equipment connections
• Familiarity with Navisworks for model federation and clash coordination workflows
• Understanding of ANSI drafting standards and electrical drawing conventions
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) sufficient to support circuiting layouts, conduit routing, and electrical system coordination under engineer oversight
• General understanding of electrical design practices and construction methods in commercial or industrial environments

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both engineers and drafting staff
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized models and drawing sets
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, BIM staff, and project teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to identify and resolve design coordination issues

Experience:

• Experience with Autodesk Revit modeling required
• Experience in electrical design, drafting, or electrical construction preferred
• Practical familiarity with NEC-based electrical design practices preferred
• Degree or training in Computer Aided Drafting, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred but not required

Role Boundaries:

• This role does not communicate directly with customers or external consultants
• This role does not manage project schedules, budgets, RFIs, or change orders
• This role does not perform sealed engineering calculations or make final engineering decisions

For the employee:

• Employee Stock Ownership participation
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Seven paid holidays annually
• Paid time off (PTO)