Electrical BIM Internship

Ready to launch your Electrical Engineering career in a dynamic SEZ? Apply now to become our Electrical BIM Intern at Tatu City! Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge BIM technology, contribute to a thriving community, and shape the future of urban development. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and build your portfolio. Submit your application today!

Tatu City is a 5,000-acre, mixed-use special economic zone (SEZ) located 20 km north of Nairobi, designed for over 250,000 residents to live, work, and play. Developed by Rendeavour, it features schools, businesses, residential areas, and medical facilities, providing tax benefits and modern infrastructure to reduce Nairobi’s congestion.

Electrical BIM Intern

The Electrical BIM Intern will support the electrical engineering team in preparing BIM-based electrical designs and drawings for Tatu City infrastructure and developments. The role involves assisting with modelling, drawing production, coordination, and documentation for ongoing projects under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating electrical BIM models for power distribution, lighting, earthing, and low-current systems.
• Prepare electrical layouts, schematics, and detail drawings using BIM software.
• Support coordination of electrical designs with architectural, civil, structural, and other MEP disciplines.
• Update models and drawings based on engineer comments and site feedback.
• Extract drawings, schedules, and quantities from BIM models as required.
• Assist in clash detection and resolution under guidance of the Electrical Engineer or BIM Lead.
• Ensure drawings and models comply with project standards, codes, and Tatu City design guidelines.
• Maintain proper file management, drawing registers, and version control.
• Attend internal coordination meetings and site inspections when required.
• Provide general technical support to the electrical design team.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate or recent graduate in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of electrical building services and power systems.
• Knowledge of BIM tools, Autodesk Revit (MEP) and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and reports.
• Working independent with direction from the senior engineers.

Skills and Attributes

• Willingness to learn and take technical direction.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred (Advantage)

• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or similar tools.
• Previous internship or attachment experience in electrical design and/or construction.