About Neilsoft
Neilsoft is a 1800+ people, technology-driven, Engineering Services and Solutions company servicing international customers for over 25+ years in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), Manufacturing and Industrial Plant segments. We are headquartered in Pune (India) with international offices in US, Canada, UK, Germany and Japan.
Neilsoft's AEC/BIM Practice addresses needs of the AEC/O industry for A/S/MEPF BIM & Engineering Services, Scan2BIM / Reality capture, real-time Digital Twins, custom BIM automation solutions development, AI/ML-assisted solutions development and custom BIM 4D/5D solutions. We work with leading Architectural firms, MEP Consultants, Trade Contractors, Design-Build firms and Fabricators (Precast, Steel, Modular, Timber) to address the needs of different types of projects including Hospitals, Airports, Corporate campuses, Data Centers, Factories & Industrial Plants, Education & Institutional facilities, Heating/Cogeneration Plants, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Neilsoft Inc. (a 100% subsidiary of Neilsoft Limited) has been servicing North American customers for over 20 years and as part of our expansion plans are seeking to add new colleagues to our existing Technical teams in the US region.
The Electrical Designer / BIM Modeler role is based out of our Canton, MI office and is a full-time, onsite position. This opportunity is ideal for someone seeking a long-term career path and wanting to make a meaningful impact as we continue to expand our North America operations.
Qualification
- Formal college diploma / degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology.
Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Electrical Ductbank & Cable Management: Design low- and medium-voltage electrical ductbanks ranging from 480V up to 38kV.
- Ductbank Thermal Ampacity Derating: Perform thermal ampacity derating calculations using industry-standard tools (e.g., CYME, AmpCalc, ETAP, Neplan) to ensure optimal cable sizing, installation safety, and long-term system reliability.
- Cable Schedules & Routing: Prepare comprehensive Cable Schedules, cable tray routing, pull box/manhole sizing, and cable fill calculations.
- MV/LV Electrical Distribution: Design MV and LV power distribution systems for Unit Substations, BESS facilities, Data Centers, Cogeneration/Heating plants, and heavy Industrial facilities.
- Power Plan Drawings & Schematics: Develop detailed Power Plan drawings, equipment room layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, and schematic diagrams.
- Protection & Control (P&C): Support Protection & Control (P&C) schematic development, wiring diagrams, relay panel layouts, and coordination implementation.
- Lighting Design & Photometrics: Perform indoor/outdoor lighting layout design and photometric calculations (using AGi32, Visual, or Dialux) along with lighting control schematics.
- BIM & 3D Modeling (LOD 300/350): Develop parametric Revit families (Electrical equipment, switchgear, fixtures), 3D modeling at LOD 300/350 for design and trade models.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5-7 years of professional experience in electrical design and modeling for industrial plants, utility substations, BESS, data centers, or heating/cogeneration facilities.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit MEP, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Navisworks.
- Strong technical experience in ductbank design (480V to 38kV) and ampacity derating software/calculations.
- Hands-on experience with modeling electrical MV/LV equipment (Unit Substations, Switchgear, Switchboards, Transformers, MCCs, Inverters, BESS).
- Experience with LOD 300/400 electrical modeling, trade coordination, clash detection, and constructability checks.
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), IEEE, NFPA, and NESC standards for MV and LV installations.
- Experience working in Common Data Environments (CDE) and multi-disciplinary BIM workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with specialized clash coordination tools like BIM Track, BIM 360 Issues, Revitzo, or Newforma.
- Experience with power system analysis tools like ETAP or SKM Power*Tools for short circuit and
- voltage drop analysis.
- Knowledge of grounding design, lightning protection, and utility interconnection standards.
- Experience in parametric Revit Family creation for complex electrical equipment.
- Knowledge of utility interconnection standards, microgrid integration, and auxiliary systems (grounding & lightning protection).
Desired Attributes
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for driving technical excellence.
- Strong ability to work cross-functionally with civil, structural, mechanical, and process teams in a collaborative environment.
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional engineering design services.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
