BIM CAD Technician - MEP

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 156,240; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai is seeking a BIM CAD Technician for MEP design documentation and coordination. The role focuses on clash detection and drawing production for infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in BIM and CAD drafting, particularly in GCC regions. Skillsets in Revit, Civil3D, and Navisworks are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering and technology, contributing to impactful projects in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in BIM and CAD drafting for MEP projects.
• Experience with gas networks, HVAC systems, and metro stations.
• Good knowledge of BIM processes, LOD requirements, and QA/QC review.

Responsibilities

• Support MEP design documentation and model coordination.
• Prepare engineering drawings and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage BIM-related activities through project development.

Skills

BIM drafting

CAD drafting

Revit

Civil3D

MicroStation

Autodesk Navisworks

Clash detection

ProjectWise

BIM360

English communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Civil3D

MicroStation

Autodesk Navisworks

ProjectWise

BIM360

Job description

BIM CAD Technician - MEP

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: CAD-Drafting

Experience: Minimum 5 years of GCC BIM and CAD drafting experience for MEP projects

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 9,000 – 14,000 (estimated)

Job Overview

Parsons Corporation is looking for an experienced BIM CAD Technician to support MEP design documentation, model coordination, clash detection, quantity extraction, and drawing production for infrastructure and transportation‑related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the BIM Lead and Design Leads to support compliance with project BIM policies, CAD standards, workflows, and delivery processes.
• Develop MEP engineering drawings including arrangements, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometrics, and component details.
• Prepare drawings from rough sketches, engineering inputs, design information, and established project standards.
• Support timely completion and implementation of BIM and CAD deliverables across assigned MEP work packages.
• Manage BIM‑related activities from project start‑up through design development, coordination, and completion.
• Review drawings for readability, presentation quality, discipline coordination, and adherence to company QA/QC procedures.
• Create parametric and non‑parametric Revit families and support content development for MEP project requirements.
• Apply LOD requirements and BIM processes accurately during model development and drawing production.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve model development issues, drawing conflicts, and design coordination requirements.
• Use Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection, coordination review, and preparation of clash reports.
• Support scheduling, quantity extraction, and model‑based information outputs from BIM models.
• Maintain coordination with engineers, designers, and project teams to ensure MEP drawings reflect approved technical intent.
• Work within common data environments such as ProjectWise and BIM360 to manage project files and submissions.
• Perform additional BIM, CAD, and MEP drafting responsibilities as required by the project team.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of GCC experience in BIM and CAD drafting for MEP projects.
• Experience in pump stations, gas networks, HVAC systems, metro stations, substations, MCC rooms, or similar MEP infrastructure environments.
• Strong software experience in Civil3D, Revit, and MicroStation.
• Experience using ProjectWise and BIM360 as common data environments.
• Good knowledge of BIM processes, LOD requirements, model coordination, and drawing production standards.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Navisworks, clash detection workflows, and clash report preparation.
• Ability to create BIM content including parametric and non‑parametric families.
• Ability to produce schedules and quantity extractions from BIM models.
• Good understanding of MEP systems, drafting standards, coordination procedures, and QA/QC review requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and coordinate effectively with engineers, BIM leads, design leads, and other disciplines.
• Detail‑oriented approach with the ability to deliver accurate drawings and models within project deadlines.

Key Skills

• BIM drafting
• CAD drafting
• MEP drafting
• Mechanical drafting
• Revit
• Civil3D
• MicroStation
• Autodesk Navisworks
• Clash detection
• Clash reports
• ProjectWise
• BIM360
• Common data environment
• MEP design drawings
• Engineering layouts
• Flow sheets
• Isometric drawings
• Component details
• BIM modelling
• LOD requirements
• Parametric families
• Non‑parametric families
• Quantity extraction
• Model scheduling
• QA/QC drawing review
• Drawing presentation
• Pump stations
• Gas networks
• HVAC systems
• Metro stations
• Substations
• MCC rooms
• Discipline coordination
• English communication
• GCC project experience

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a focused BIM and CAD role within Dubai's civil engineering and infrastructure sector, with exposure to MEP systems for complex transportation, utilities, and built‑environment projects. The position is well suited for a BIM CAD technician who wants to contribute to accurate design documentation, coordinate models, produce clash‑free delivery, and support efficient digital project workflows within a global engineering environment.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management, and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, environmental, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector projects with digital engineering, smart design, and innovative infrastructure solutions that improve mobility, safety, resilience, sustainability, and long‑term project performance.