BIM/CAD Technician - Storm Water Drainage

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai is seeking a BIM/CAD Technician for storm water drainage and wet utilities projects. You will create engineering drawings, develop BIM models, and coordinate with engineers to ensure accurate, clash-free documentation.

The role emphasizes CAD/BIM workflows, quality control, and timely delivery in a multidisciplinary engineering setting. You will work on-site, collaborating with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers to maintain model consistency and deliverables across project

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of CAD drafting experience in wet utilities.
• Practical experience using MicroStation.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for civil infrastructure drawing.
• Good understanding of BIM principles and Level of Development.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and Level of Development requirements.
• Ability to prepare engineering drawings from sketches and instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings and technical documentation for storm water drainage.
• Develop drawings using CAD workstations per project standards.
• Produce layouts, isometrics, and component details.
• Convert rough sketches into coordinated drawings.
• Coordinate with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers.
• Maintain consistency between design information and drawings.
• Follow drafting procedures and project documentation requirements.
• Support timely CAD deliverables.
• Coordinate BIM model development and clash detection.
• Review drawings for readability and quality.
• Generate schedules and quantity information from BIM models.

Skills

BIM coordination

Communication in English

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Autodesk Navisworks

ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

ProjectWise

Job description

BIM/CAD Technician – Storm Water Drainage Job Snapshot – Role: BIM/CAD Technician – Storm Water Drainage – Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Civil Engineering – Function: CAD‑Drafting – Experience: Minimum 5 years of CAD drafting experience in wet utilities projects within the Middle East, Africa, or UAE – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement: On‑site

Job Details – Country: United Arab Emirates – City: Dubai – Industry: Civil Engineering – Function: CAD‑Drafting – Salary: Not disclosed – Gender: No Preference – Candidate Nationality: Not specified – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement: On‑site

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Drafting and CAD Documentation – Prepare engineering drawings and technical documentation for storm water drainage and associated wet utilities infrastructure projects.
• Use CAD workstations and engineering design software to develop accurate drawings in accordance with established project standards.
• Produce basic arrangements, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometric drawings, and component details.
• Convert rough sketches, engineering information, and design instructions into coordinated technical drawings.
• Work closely with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers to develop and update engineering documentation.
• Maintain consistency between engineering design information and prepared drawings.
• Follow approved drafting procedures, drawing conventions, and project documentation requirements.
• Support the timely preparation and completion of assigned CAD deliverables.

Building Information Modelling Coordination

• Support BIM activities throughout the project lifecycle, from initial setup through project completion.
• Work with the BIM Lead and design teams to implement established BIM policies, processes, and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain BIM models in accordance with assigned design information.
• Apply relevant BIM modelling procedures and Level of Development requirements.
• Coordinate model development activities with engineers and other project team members.
• Support the preparation and updating of BIM deliverables during project development.
• Assist with maintaining consistency between BIM models and associated engineering drawings.
• Monitor assigned modelling activities to support timely project delivery.

BIM Content Creation and Model Development

• Create and manage BIM content required for assigned engineering and infrastructure design activities.
• Develop parametric and non-parametric model families as required.
• Apply appropriate modelling techniques to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Follow project‑specific content creation standards and BIM modelling requirements.
• Understand and apply Level of Development specifications to assigned model elements.
• Coordinate model content with relevant design and engineering information.
• Review model components for completeness and consistency with project requirements.
• Support efficient use of BIM content across project deliverables.

Model Coordination and Clash Detection

• Support BIM model coordination activities using appropriate software tools.
• Apply knowledge of Autodesk Navisworks to review and coordinate engineering models.
• Conduct clash detection activities where required.
• Identify and document potential conflicts between model elements.
• Prepare clash detection reports for review by BIM Leads and design teams.
• Communicate identified model coordination issues to relevant project personnel.
• Assist with tracking and resolving model coordination discrepancies.
• Support the development of coordinated BIM deliverables.

Drawing Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• Review engineering drawings for readability, clarity, and technical presentation.
• Verify compliance with established drafting standards and project documentation requirements.
• Apply company quality assurance and quality control procedures to assigned drawings.
• Check drawing layouts, annotations, details, and supporting information for consistency.
• Identify drafting errors and coordinate necessary corrections.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness in CAD and BIM documentation.
• Support internal drawing reviews before submission or issue.
• Follow established quality control procedures throughout the drafting process.

Model Scheduling and Quantity Extraction

• Generate schedules and quantity information from BIM models.
• Support the extraction of relevant engineering quantities from model data.
• Review extracted information for consistency with model content.
• Prepare model‑based schedules and quantity outputs for project team use.
• Coordinate with engineers and BIM personnel regarding required model information.
• Maintain consistency between model updates and associated quantity or scheduling outputs.

Project Coordination and Delivery

• Coordinate daily activities with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers.
• Follow project‑specific BIM and CAD policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Support the timely implementation and completion of assigned design and drafting activities.
• Communicate technical issues and documentation requirements to relevant team members.
• Assist with coordinating engineering drawings and BIM deliverables.
• Maintain organized project files and design information in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in project coordination activities as required.
• Perform additional duties associated with the position when assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of CAD drafting experience in wet utilities projects within the Middle East, Africa, or UAE.
• Practical experience using MicroStation for engineering drafting.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for civil infrastructure drawing preparation.
• Good understanding of Building Information Modelling principles and workflows.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and Level of Development requirements.
• Ability to prepare engineering drawings from sketches, design instructions, and technical information.
• Understanding of engineering drawing standards, technical presentation, and quality control procedures.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience using Autodesk Navisworks.
• Familiarity with BIM model coordination and clash detection workflows.
• Experience with Common Data Environment platforms such as ProjectWise.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for project information and document management.

Technical and Professional Competencies

• Storm water drainage engineering drafting.
• Wet utilities infrastructure documentation.
• Civil engineering CAD drawing production.
• MicroStation.
• Autodesk Civil 3D.
• AutoCAD.
• Building Information Modelling workflows.
• BIM model development and coordination.
• Level of Development requirements.
• Parametric and non-parametric BIM content creation.
• Autodesk Navisworks.
• BIM clash detection and reporting.
• Model-based scheduling and quantity extraction.
• Engineering layouts, arrangements, and component details.
• Isometric drawings and technical documentation.
• CAD and BIM quality assurance and quality control.
• Engineering drawing review and technical presentation.
• ProjectWise and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Common Data Environment workflows.
• Multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
• Technical communication and project delivery support.

Working at Parsons

As a BIM/CAD Technician, you will support the preparation of engineering drawings and digital design deliverables for storm water drainage and wet utilities infrastructure projects in Dubai. Working alongside BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers, you will contribute to the development of coordinated engineering documentation, support BIM model management, and help maintain technical quality throughout the design process. The position provides an opportunity to apply CAD and BIM expertise within a multidisciplinary engineering environment while developing technical capabilities in infrastructure design and digital project delivery. Parsons promotes collaboration, technical excellence, professional development, and employee wellbeing.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, technical consulting, design, and project services for infrastructure and transportation developments. Its multidisciplinary teams support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of complex engineering projects. The company uses engineering design and digital delivery processes to support accurate technical documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, and project execution. Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.