Industry: Engineering & Design
Role: Senior Electrical BIM Drafter
Location: Brazil
Hiring Model: All-In Monthly Rate
Background: Finding Specialized BIM Talent for Complex U.S. Projects
A growing engineering and design company needed an experienced Electrical BIM professional to support complex commercial and mission-critical projects in the U.S.
The role required more than traditional drafting experience. They needed someone highly proficient in Revit, experienced with electrical systems, and capable of working within demanding BIM standards and complex project environments.
The Challenge
The ideal candidate needed to have:
- 3+ years of Autodesk Revit experience.
- Strong electrical power and lighting modeling experience.
- Experience with high-detail BIM standards up to LOD 500.
- Experience with commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
- Strong coordination and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with U.S.-based engineering teams.
Finding this combination of electrical engineering expertise, advanced BIM skills, and U.S. project experience made the search highly specialized.
The Solution
South managed the full recruitment process, from sourcing and screening through offer and onboarding.
The search was completed in 22 days, with a qualified professional ready to join the team and contribute to active projects.
The client continues working with South on additional open roles as they expand their team.
Meet the Hire
Senior Electrical BIM Drafter — Brazil
An Electrical Engineer with nearly 8 years of experience in electrical design and BIM modeling, specializing in Revit for U.S.-based projects.
Highlights:
- Extensive experience supporting commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects, particularly data centers.
- Currently works on large-scale data center projects across the U.S., Canada, and Chile.
- Advanced Revit experience modeling power distribution, lighting, grounding systems, equipment, and conduits.
- Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Worked on an 8-building data center campus in Texas, coordinating extensive underground electrical systems.
- Experience with NEC and NFPA 70 standards.
- Skilled with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Dynamo, PyRevit, Evolve, Procore, DIALux, and ETAP.
Monthly Rate: $5,000 all-in
The Impact
South helped the client add a highly specialized Electrical BIM professional with direct experience supporting U.S.-based projects.
The hiring process was completed in 22 days, and the candidate was already working on active projects shortly after joining.
The client continues to work with South on additional open positions, expanding the partnership beyond this initial hire.
Results
- 1 Senior Electrical BIM Drafter hired
- 22 days from search launch to hire
- $5,000 all-in monthly rate
- Nearly 8 years of electrical design and BIM experience
- Ongoing recruitment partnership for additional open roles
Why South
South connects U.S. engineering and design companies with specialized LATAM professionals who can contribute to complex projects from day one.
From sourcing and vetting to contracts, payroll, compliance, and ongoing support, South manages the process end-to-end, making it easier to access specialized talent without expanding internal recruiting infrastructure.
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