CAD Technician (Utilities)

Bilfinger Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger Middle East in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced CAD Technician (Utilities) to produce and maintain accurate 2D drawings for infrastructure and utility projects, including dry and wet utilities, roads, and master developments, aligned with UAE authority standards and ADM submission procedures.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years UAE CAD drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus), and proven ability to coordinate with civil, infrastructure and design teams to support

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Drafting, or a related field.
• UAE Equivalency Certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant CAD/Infrastructure experience.
• Proven experience working on UAE infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD – mandatory.
• Civil 3D experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in roads, dry utilities, wet utilities, and master developments.
• Good understanding of UAE authority requirements, design standards, and submission procedures, particularly ADM requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, plans, sections, and utility drawings.
• Strong coordination skills with engineers, designers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update accurate 2D CAD drawings for infrastructure and utility projects.
• Develop drawings for dry and wet utilities, roads, and master development projects.
• Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, design requirements, and applicable UAE authority standards.
• Incorporate engineering/design revisions and maintain drawing accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate drawings with civil, infrastructure, utilities, and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare drawings required for authority submissions and approvals.
• Maintain proper drawing standards, layers, references, revisions, and document control.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to resolve drawing-related technical issues.
• Support project teams with timely preparation and modification of CAD drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Reading drawings

Coordination

UAE authority requirements

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CAD Technician (Utilities) with a strong background in UAE utility and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with ADM (Abu Dhabi Municipality) requirements and other relevant UAE authority standards.

Candidates must hold a valid UAE Equivalency Certificate for their Degree/Diploma and preferably be available for immediate joining.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Drafting, or a related field.
• UAE Equivalency Certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant CAD/Infrastructure experience.
• Proven experience working on UAE infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD – mandatory.
• Civil 3D experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in infrastructure projects covering:
• Roads and transportation infrastructure
• Dry utilities
• Wet utilities
• Utility networks and associated infrastructure
• Good understanding of UAE authority requirements, design standards, and submission procedures, particularly ADM requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, plans, sections, and utility drawings.
• Strong coordination skills with engineers, designers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update accurate 2D CAD drawings for infrastructure and utility projects.
• Develop drawings for dry and wet utilities, roads, and master development projects.
• Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, design requirements, and applicable UAE authority standards.
• Incorporate engineering/design revisions and maintain drawing accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate drawings with civil, infrastructure, utilities, and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare drawings required for authority submissions and approvals.
• Maintain proper drawing standards, layers, references, revisions, and document control.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to resolve drawing-related technical issues.
• Support project teams with timely preparation and modification of CAD drawings.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The preferred candidate will have:

• 5+ years of UAE experience in infrastructure/utility CAD drafting.
• Civil 3D knowledge is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with ADM and other UAE authorities.
• Experience in roads, dry utilities, wet utilities, and master developments.
• Valid UAE Equivalency Certificate.
• Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.