Civil/Structural Draftsman

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced civil/structural drafter to prepare detailed drawings and 3D models for industrial oil and gas projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

You will coordinate with disciplines, develop GA and foundation drawings, and support IFC/AFC, fabrication and as-built documentation, with 5–10 years of EPC drafting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in civil engineering with significant drafting experience.
• 5–10 years in civil/structural drafting and detailing for EPC oil & gas projects.
• Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines and interface resolution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil and structural drawings and 3D models for EPC projects.
• Develop GA, foundation, steel, concrete, and reinforcement drawings and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with disciplines to identify clashes and resolve interfaces.
• Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards.
• Support MTO/BOQ derivation and as-built documentation.
• Prepare IFC/AFC, fabrication/shop and as-built drawings as required.

Skills

Civil drafting

Structural detailing

Interdisciplinary coordination

Constructability

Drawing standards

Clash resolution

MTO/BOQ preparation

Site modification experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Diploma in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

Revit

Navisworks

PDMS

E3D

Smart 3D

3D modelling

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for preparing detailed civil and structural engineering drawings and 3D models for industrial and oil gas projects ensuring compliance with project specifications engineering requirements applicable codes and standards and coordination with other disciplines

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil and structural drawings based on approved engineering calculations design inputs specifications layouts and vendor information
• Develop GA drawings foundation drawings structural steel drawings concrete and reinforcement drawings sections details fabrication shop drawings and construction drawings
• Prepare and update 2D CAD drawings and 3D structural models using relevant engineering software
• Develop structural details for equipment foundations supports structural frames platforms pipe racks pipe supports shelters canopies stairs ladders handrails and miscellaneous steel structures
• Interpret and incorporate information from P IDs equipment layouts plot plans piping layouts vendor drawings specifications and other discipline drawings
• Coordinate with Civil Structural Architectural Mechanical Piping Electrical Instrumentation and HVAC disciplines to identify and resolve clashes and interface issues
• Participate in 3D model reviews interdisciplinary coordination and constructability reviews
• Coordinate with site construction teams to clarify drawings and resolve technical queries RFIs and construction-related issues
• Review site survey information existing drawings and as-built records and incorporate verified existing site conditions particularly for brownfield and modification projects
• Prepare drawings in accordance with project CAD drafting standards document control procedures client requirements and applicable international codes and standards
• Ensure drawings are accurate dimensionally correct coordinated constructible and suitable for construction fabrication
• Perform self-checking and drawing verification before submission and incorporate comments from Engineering Client Consultant and Construction teams
• Support preparation of MTO BOQ and material take-offs from drawings and 3D models
• Prepare and update IFC AFC construction fabrication shop and as-built drawings as required
• Maintain proper drawing revisions mark-ups and design records in accordance with project document control requirements
• Support construction activities by resolving site queries drawing discrepancies and field modifications and incorporate approved changes into as-built documentation

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of civil and structural drafting and detailing for EPC projects
• Good understanding of reinforced concrete and structural steel detailing foundations structural frames equipment supports and miscellaneous steel
• Good knowledge of construction fabrication erection and installation requirements and constructability
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations and design information and convert them into detailed construction fabrication drawings
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience with Tekla Structures Revit Smart 3D PDMS E3D Navisworks SketchUp or similar 3D modelling software is desirable
• Ability to work with 3D models and identify resolve interdisciplinary clashes
• Familiarity with MTO BOQ preparation and quantity extraction
• Knowledge of relevant international codes standards project specifications and client drafting requirements
• Good understanding of drawing numbering revision control and document management
• Knowledge of brownfield modification site survey and as-built requirements will be an advantage
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Typically, 5–10 years of relevant experience in civil/structural drafting and detailing.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, Offshore/Onshore or industrial EPC projects is preferred.
• Experience with an EPC Contractor, Engineering Consultant and/or major oil & gas client is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing IFC/AFC, construction, fabrication/shop and as-built drawings.
• Experience in brownfield projects, site modifications and existing facility upgrades will be an advantage.
• Experience coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Vendors, Construction and Subcontractors is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Good understanding of constructability and site execution requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidiscipline EPC environment.
• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet project schedules and submission deadlines.
• Proactive in identifying design discrepancies, clashes and constructability issues.
• Team-oriented approach with good coordination between Engineering and Construction teams.