CAD Engineer

Convergint; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a CAD Engineer to design and prepare AutoCAD shop drawings for infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in civil-related projects and strong skills in communication and organization. You will work closely with the project team, maintaining drawing files and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take part in innovative engineering projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in civil-related projects.
• Familiarity with engineering systems and requirements.
• Experience with both 2D and 3D drawing production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design AutoCAD shop drawings for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with Project Team, Contractors, and Consultants.
• Maintain project drawing files and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

AutoCAD design

Civil projects experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Drawing production

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Diploma of Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As a CAD Engineer, you will be fully responsible for the design and preparation of AutoCAD shop drawings and as-built drawings for infrastructure projects related to ELV, security, and IT systems. The role includes drafting complete installation works such as containment layouts, cable routing, fixing details, quantity take-offs, and the preparation of accurate as-built documentation.

• Bachelors/Diploma of Engineering.
• WORK EXPERIENCE [number of years of prior experience, specific industry / functional experience desired]
• 3-5 years where he/ she is exposed to all Civil Related Projects.
• Ability to produce drawings based on the site requirements or ideas came from the Project Team.
• Work from rough sketches and specifications given by Design / Project Engineers.
• Responsible for preparation of Shop Drawings; General Arrangements, Single line Diagrams, Layout, Sections, Elevations & Fixing Details.
• Preparing of detailed drawing for fabrication required for site installation.
• Familiarity on how the systems works, terminations and systems specific requirements.
• Ability to analyze the needed action based on the updates and changes received from the Main Contractors, Consultants etc.
• Ability to respond correctly to the queries from Consultants, Main Contractors etc. regarding the drawings.
• Coordinate & Collaborate with Project Team, Contractors and Consultants on projects.
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing and usable drawings.
• Can work with 2D and 3D drawings.
• Able to work with mathematical and structural concepts to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Follow Government Regulations and policies on preparing drawings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute on how to solve technical issues arise at site together with the Project Team.
• Assisting the Pre-Sales department in gathering quantities and preparation of preliminary design based on the tender drawings.
• Maintain project drawing files, drawing library, and associated records.
• Keep track of revisions in drawings, planning and coordinating activities between various contractors and consultants.
• Records and incorporate the additional changes of new issued drawings, design changes.
• Carry out site surveys with project team if required.
• Keep the Project Team aware of the changes and updates on the drawings. Prepare the As Built Drawings.
• Ability to work effectively as part of Draftsman Team or independently.
• Work under the supervision of Project Team Leader or Lead AutoCAD Engineer in the same project.
• Supervise AutoCAD Draftsman involved in the same project.
• Shall not disclose or copy any information related to the business activities of company and treat prepared drawings as strictly confidential.