BIM CAD Technician - Wet Utilities

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

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai is seeking a BIM CAD Technician - Wet Utilities to convert engineering information into accurate BIM models and construction drawings for water, sewerage, and drainage networks.

You will collaborate with BIM Leads, Design Leads and Engineers to maintain model quality from setup through final delivery, perform clash detection with Navisworks, and ensure alignment with project standards and QA-QC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years of CAD drafting experience in the Middle East or UAE.
• Experience with wet and dry utility infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with BIM processes, LOD requirements, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure models and drawings comply with BIM policies, workflows, and delivery requirements.
• Develop engineering drawings: layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometrics, components.
• Convert sketches and inputs into accurate CAD drawings and BIM models.
• Support BIM activities throughout the project lifecycle from setup to completion.
• Prepare wet utility models and drawings (water, sewerage, drainage).
• Review drawings for readability, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Apply QA-QC procedures before submission of drawings and models.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve model conflicts and design interfaces.

Skills

BIM modeling

CAD drafting

Wet utilities

Dry utilities

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Navisworks

ProjectWise

BIM360

Job description

Role Context

The BIM CAD Technician - Wet Utilities will support infrastructure design teams by converting engineering information, technical sketches, and coordinated design inputs into accurate BIM models and construction-ready drawings. The role focuses particularly on wet utility networks while also supporting interfaces with dry utilities and surrounding civil infrastructure. Working closely with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers, the technician will help maintain model quality from project setup through final delivery. Accurate coordination, disciplined document control, and effective clash detection will help reduce design conflicts, improve constructability, and provide dependable digital information for downstream engineering and construction activities.

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 - Wet Utilities will support infrastructure design teams by converting engineering information, technical sketches, and coordinated design inputs into accurate BIM models and construction-ready drawings. The role focuses particularly on wet utility networks while also supporting interfaces with dry utilities and surrounding civil infrastructure. Working closely with BIM Leads, Design Leads, and Engineers, the technician will help maintain model quality from project setup through final delivery. Accurate coordination, disciplined document control, and effective clash detection will help reduce design conflicts, improve constructability, and provide dependable digital information for downstream engineering and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with BIM Leads and Design Leads to ensure project models and drawings comply with established BIM policies, workflows, and delivery requirements.
• Develop engineering drawings including layouts, arrangements, flow sheets, assemblies, isometrics, and detailed components.
• Convert engineering sketches, design information, and technical inputs into accurate CAD drawings and BIM models.
• Support BIM activities throughout the project lifecycle from initial model setup through coordination and final completion.
• Prepare wet utility models and drawings covering water, sewerage, drainage, and associated infrastructure networks.
• Assist with dry utility interfaces and multidisciplinary infrastructure coordination where required.
• Review drawings for readability, technical accuracy, presentation quality, and compliance with project standards.
• Apply company QA-QC procedures before drawings and model information are submitted or issued.
• Create parametric and non-parametric BIM families required for project development.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to resolve model conflicts and design interface issues.
• Use Autodesk Navisworks to perform clash detection and prepare clash reports for multidisciplinary coordination.
• Apply appropriate LOD requirements according to the project stage and BIM execution requirements.
• Produce schedules, quantities, and other structured information directly from coordinated models.
• Maintain drawing and model revisions within approved Common Data Environment workflows.
• Support information management through ProjectWise and BIM360.
• Update models and drawings following engineering reviews, coordination meetings, and approved design changes.
• Maintain consistency between CAD documentation, BIM models, schedules, and supporting engineering information.
• Help deliver assigned digital engineering outputs within agreed project deadlines.

Ideal Profile

• Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 4 years of CAD drafting experience within the Middle East or UAE is required, with particular exposure to wet and dry utility infrastructure projects.
• Suitable candidates should have practical experience using:
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Autodesk Navisworks
• ProjectWise
• BIM360
• Common Data Environment
• Applicants should understand BIM processes, LOD requirements, multidisciplinary coordination, and structured digital project delivery.
• Experience conducting clash detection and producing clear clash reports is essential.
• Strong capability in BIM content creation, including development of parametric and non-parametric families, is also expected.
• The role requires professionals who can interpret engineering information accurately, coordinate effectively with designers and engineers, and communicate clearly in English within multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills Set

• BIM modeling
• CAD drafting
• Wet utilities
• Dry utilities
• Utility infrastructure
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Autodesk Navisworks
• ProjectWise
• BIM360
• Common Data Environment
• Clash detection
• Clash reporting
• BIM coordination
• LOD requirements
• BIM processes
• Parametric families
• Non-parametric families
• BIM content creation
• Engineering drawings
• Utility layouts
• Flow sheets
• Isometric drawings
• Model development
• Quantity extraction
• Model scheduling
• Water networks
• Sewerage networks
• Drainage systems
• Infrastructure coordination
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Drawing QA-QC
• Digital engineering
• Model information management

Why Join Us

This position offers BIM and CAD professionals the opportunity to specialize further in wet utility infrastructure while contributing to complex engineering projects in Dubai. The work combines detailed CAD production with modern BIM coordination, model-based quantity extraction, clash management, and Common Data Environment workflows. As Dubai continues expanding and upgrading water, drainage, sewerage, and supporting utility networks, professionals with Civil 3D, MicroStation, Navisworks, and BIM coordination expertise remain important to efficient infrastructure delivery. The role provides a strong environment for developing deeper digital engineering skills while working alongside experienced infrastructure design teams.

About the Company

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