Draftsman - Electrical (Substation / OHL / UGC) | UAE

RAWAJ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Emirati construction company is seeking a Draftsman Electrical to prepare technical drawings for EHV Substations, Overhead Transmission Lines, and Underground Cable projects. Responsibilities include creating CAD drawings, updating revisions based on site feedback, and ensuring compliance with client and international standards. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Drafting/CAD Engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience, particularly in the UAE or GCC region. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required, and fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years drafting experience in substation projects, OHL, and UGC.
• Strong technical knowledge of IEC, DEWA, TRANSCO, and ADNOC standards.
• Good understanding of electrical layouts and civil drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings for substation layouts and equipment foundations.
• Draft OHL drawings, including tower spotting plans and foundation details.
• Update drawings per engineering revisions and client comments.

Skills

CAD drawing preparation

Electrical knowledge

Collaboration with engineers

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Education

Diploma in Drafting/CAD Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

As a Draftsman Electrical (Substation/OHL/UGC), you will be responsible for preparing and updating technical drawings for EHV Substations (400/220/132 kV), Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) works, and Underground Cable (UGC) projects up to 400 kV, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and standards-compliant drafting deliverables.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare CAD drawings for substation layouts, single-line diagrams, cable routing, equipment foundations, and control room layouts.


• Draft OHL drawings, including tower spotting plans, profiles, foundation details, and stringing diagrams.


• Develop UGC drawings such as trench sections, joint bay layouts, route alignment, and cable pulling plans.


• Update drawings as per engineering revisions, site changes, and client comments.


• Ensure all drawings comply with client standards (TRANSCO, DEWA, ADDC, ADNOC) and international codes.


• Maintain drawing registers, revision logs, and document control coordination.


• Work closely with design engineers to prepare BOQs, as-built drawings, and engineering packages.


• Support tender submissions with required technical drawings.


• Coordinate with site teams for clarifications and red-marked updates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For

• Diploma in Drafting/CAD Engineering (mandatory).


• Experience Minimum 3–5 years drafting experience in:
  - Substation projects (400/220/132 kV)
  - OHL transmission lines (up to 400 kV)
  - Underground cable works (up to 400 kV).


• Previous experience in the UAE or GCC is highly desirable.


• Strong technical knowledge of IEC, DEWA, TRANSCO, and ADNOC standards.


• Good understanding of electrical layouts, civil drawings, and structural detailing for transmission projects.


• Familiar with cable routing, gantry arrangements, tower details, and equipment footprints.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory), MicroStation (preferred), and Revit or Civil 3D (advantageous).


• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.