SENIOR BIM ENGINEER

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

We are seeking a motivated and confident Senior BIM Engineer responsible for serving as a technical lead responsible for advanced electrical modeling, coordination leadership, and constructability integration. This role bridges engineering, BIM/VDC, and field execution while mentoring junior BIM staff and driving modeling quality, efficiency, and standardization across projects. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead electrical modeling and coordination efforts for large-scale plan/specification, design-assist, and design-build projects.
• Develop and coordinate advanced electrical systems including one-line diagrams, distribution layouts, equipment placement, lighting systems, and controls.
• Drive clash-free model integration across multiple trades using Navisworks and coordination platforms.
• Lead constructability reviews by proactively identifying installation risks, sequencing conflicts, access constraints, and productivity challenges.
• Collaborate with field leadership and prefabrication teams to integrate modularization and labor-efficiency strategies into model development.
• Support value engineering initiatives by developing cost-effective technical solutions aligned with project performance requirements.
• Mentor BIM Engineers and Designers by providing technical guidance, training, and quality oversight.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and operations teams to align BIM deliverables with schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
• Participate in client-facing coordination meetings and design review sessions.
• Enforce BIM standards, workflows, and quality control processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, or related discipline — or equivalent field-based electrical construction experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting electrical construction projects in BIM, VDC, or engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical coordination and constructability-driven modeling workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Strong understanding of NEC requirements and field installation practices.
• Proven ability to mentor junior technical staff and manage workload priorities.
• PE License preferred but not required.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Engineering BIM / VDC Manager

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation when travel is required
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, matching 401k program, etc.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‐employment urine drug screening and background check.