BIM CAD Technician - Utility Networks

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks a BIM CAD Technician - Utility Networks to support wet and dry utility projects with coordinated BIM models and CAD drawings. You will work with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers to develop layouts, isometrics, and flow sheets, while maintaining model integrity and QA/QC across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree and 4+ years of UAE/Middle East drafting experience, with strong knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
• Minimum 4 years of CAD drafting experience in the Middle East or UAE.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Navisworks.
• Experience with Common Data Environment platforms such as ProjectWise and BIM360.
• Understanding of BIM workflows, model coordination, LOD requirements, drawing standards, and information management.

Responsibilities

• Develop coordinated BIM models and CAD drawings for wet and dry utility infrastructure.
• Collaborate with BIM Leads, Design Leads and Engineers on project-specific digital delivery requirements.
• Prepare general arrangements, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometric drawings and component details.
• Follow established drafting procedures, model standards and project workflows.
• Manage BIM-related activities from initial model setup through design development, coordination, revisions and final delivery.
• Review drawings for readability, presentation quality and technical consistency; ensure standards compliance.
• Apply QA-QC processes to drawings and model outputs.
• Coordinate model interfaces with other disciplines and identify design clarifications.
• Perform clash detection using Navisworks and generate structured clash reports.
• Support resolution of utility conflicts via updated model information and revisions.
• Maintain LOD requirements across project stages.
• Generate schedules and extract quantities from BIM models.
• Maintain revisions in Common Data Environment systems (ProjectWise, BIM360).

Skills

BIM coordination

BIM modeling

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Navisworks

ProjectWise

BIM360

Common Data Environment

Clash detection

LOD requirements

Model coordination

Parametric families

Non-parametric families

Quantity extraction

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

ProjectWise

BIM360

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Autodesk Civil 3D

Navisworks

Job description

BIM CAD Technician - Utility Networks Job Snapshot Role: BIM CAD Technician - Utility Networks Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: CAD-Drafting Experience: Minimum 4 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview BIM CAD Technician - Utility Networks in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for professionals experienced in wet utilities, dry utilities, BIM coordination, infrastructure drafting, and multidisciplinary model production. Parsons is hiring a technically skilled BIM and CAD specialist to support utility design teams with coordinated drawings, digital models, clash detection, quantity extraction, content creation, and structured project information using leading engineering software platforms.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: CAD-Drafting Salary: 9000-15000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The BIM CAD Technician - Utility Networks will provide digital drafting and modeling support for wet and dry utility infrastructure projects. The role connects engineering design information with coordinated BIM deliverables, helping project teams convert technical concepts, sketches, calculations, and design inputs into precise models and drawings. Working alongside BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers, the technician will maintain model consistency throughout the project lifecycle. Careful management of geometry, levels of development, coordination interfaces, and model data will contribute to better constructability, fewer design conflicts, and more reliable information for engineering and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop coordinated BIM models and CAD drawings for wet utility and dry utility infrastructure.
• Work directly with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers to implement project-specific digital delivery requirements.
• Prepare general arrangements, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometric drawings, and component details from engineering information and design sketches.
• Follow established drafting procedures, model standards, and project workflows when producing technical deliverables.
• Manage BIM-related activities from initial model setup through design development, coordination, revisions, and final project completion.
• Review drawings before issue to confirm readability, presentation quality, technical consistency, and compliance with required standards.
• Apply project QA-QC processes to drawings and model outputs.
• Build parametric and non-parametric families to support project-specific modeling requirements.
• Coordinate model interfaces with other engineering disciplines and identify areas requiring design clarification.
• Carry out clash detection using Navisworks and prepare structured clash reports for engineering review.
• Support resolution of utility conflicts through updated model information and coordinated design revisions.
• Apply appropriate LOD requirements throughout different stages of the project.
• Generate schedules and extract quantities directly from coordinated BIM models.
• Maintain drawing, model, and document revisions within approved Common Data Environment systems.
• Use ProjectWise and BIM360 to support information sharing, document control, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Update digital deliverables following engineering comments, design reviews, and approved changes.
• Maintain consistency between models, drawings, quantities, and associated engineering information.
• Support timely completion of assigned BIM and drafting deliverables according to project schedules.

Ideal Profile

Ideal Profile Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or institution. A minimum of 4 years of relevant CAD drafting experience within the Middle East or UAE is required, particularly on wet and dry utility projects. The position requires confident working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Navisworks. Practical experience with Common Data Environment platforms such as ProjectWise and BIM360 is also important. Candidates should understand BIM workflows, model coordination procedures, LOD requirements, drawing standards, and information management principles. Experience should include:

• Wet utility drafting and modeling
• Dry utility coordination
• Infrastructure drawing production
• BIM model development
• Clash detection
• Clash report preparation
• Parametric content creation
• Non-parametric content creation
• Quantity extraction
• Multidisciplinary model coordination

Clear English communication skills are required for coordination with engineering teams and other project disciplines.

Skills Set

• BIM coordination
• BIM modeling
• CAD drafting
• Wet utility design
• Dry utility coordination
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Autodesk Navisworks
• ProjectWise
• BIM360
• Common Data Environment
• Clash detection
• Clash reports
• LOD requirements
• Model coordination
• Parametric families
• Non-parametric families
• BIM content creation
• Utility layouts
• Engineering drawings
• Isometric drawings
• Flow sheets
• Civil infrastructure
• Water networks
• Sewerage systems
• Drainage networks
• Utility corridors
• Quantity extraction
• Model scheduling
• QA-QC review
• Drawing revisions
• Digital engineering
• Design coordination
• Infrastructure modeling

Why Join Us

This position gives experienced BIM and CAD professionals the opportunity to work on technically demanding utility infrastructure projects in Dubai while expanding their exposure to coordinated digital engineering practices. The combination of Civil 3D, MicroStation, Navisworks, BIM content development, and Common Data Environment workflows provides valuable experience across both design production and multidisciplinary coordination. Continued investment in water, drainage, sewerage, and utility infrastructure across Dubai supports steady demand for technicians who can produce accurate digital models and resolve complex design interfaces. The role offers a practical route to strengthen BIM capability while contributing to infrastructure projects where coordinated information directly influences construction efficiency.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, infrastructure, technology, and program management services for major civil and urban development projects. Its multidisciplinary teams use BIM, digital engineering, and advanced design platforms to coordinate complex infrastructure systems and support efficient project delivery.