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

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Emirati construction company is seeking a Draftsman Electrical to handle the preparation and updating of technical drawings. The ideal candidate must possess a Diploma in Drafting/CAD Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience in substations, overhead transmission lines, and underground cable works. Familiarity with IEC, DEWA, and ADNOC standards is essential, along with proficiency in AutoCAD. This role requires fluency in English, and knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of drafting experience in substations, OHL transmission lines, and underground cable works.
• Strong technical knowledge of IEC, DEWA, TRANSCO, and ADNOC standards.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings for substation layouts and routine updates.
• Draft detailed drawings for overhead transmission and underground cable works.
• Ensure compliance with client standards and international codes.
• Coordinate with design engineers and site teams for updates.

Skills

AutoCAD

English proficiency

Understanding of IEC, DEWA, TRANSCO standards

Cable routing

Civil drawings

Structural detailing

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.