BIM Lead Detailer

Hays Electrical Services•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in Industries Hospitality, Commercial, MultiFamily, and Solar. Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery. Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled BIM Lead Detailer to support the development and coordination of electrical system models using Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools. The ideal candidate will assist in creating accurate and coordinated electrical models, ensuring that designs are constructible, clash-free, and aligned with project requirements. The BIM Detailer will work closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams to support successful project execution from preconstruction through project completion.

Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in BIM detailing or electrical drafting in a construction environment.
Experience using Revit for electrical modeling is required.
Experience with electrical systems such as power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems preferred.
Familiarity with BIM coordination and clash detection processes.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of Navisworks or similar clash detection software.
Basic understanding of electrical construction methods and NEC standards.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to coordination challenges.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical diploma, or certification in Electrical Technology, Drafting, BIM, or a related field preferred.
BIM certification or formal training in Revit is a plus.
Experience with electrical systems such as power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed 3D electrical models for systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage, and other electrical components using Revit.
Produce shop drawings and installation drawings from BIM models.
Assist in creating and maintaining accurate electrical layouts, panel schedules, conduit routing, and equipment placement.
Update models based on design changes, RFIs, and field conditions.
Ensure models comply with company BIM standards and project requirements.
Participate in BIM coordination meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Perform clash detection using Navisworks or similar tools and assist in resolving coordination issues.
Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, structural, and mechanical trades.
Communicate with project managers and field teams to ensure model accuracy and constructability.
Support field personnel with model-based information and drawing clarification.
Review and verify model accuracy, dimensions, and system layouts.
Ensure all drawings and models comply with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
Maintain organized and updated model files throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist in maintaining drawing revisions and as-built documentation.
Generate detailed electrical shop drawings, installation drawings, and layout plans from BIM models.
Prepare panel schedules, equipment schedules, and other supporting documentation.
Track model revisions and ensure proper documentation control.
Support project closeout documentation, including as-built models.
Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other BIM software to produce electrical detailing.
Use Navisworks for clash detection and coordination.
Work within project management and document control platforms as required.
Stay current with BIM standards, modeling techniques, and industry best practices.