Electrical Draftsman

Fatherson International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fatherson International in Dubai, UAE is seeking an Electrical Draftsman with 3–5 years of experience for MEP coordination and preparation of electrical shop drawings. The role involves close collaboration with HVAC, plumbing, and architecture teams to ensure compliant layouts.

Candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD, able to manage coordination drawings, and capable of delivering accurate as-built documentation based on site conditions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an Electrical Draftsman in MEP contracting companies.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
• Experience in high-rise buildings, villas, commercial and residential projects.
• Must have practical experience preparing electrical shop drawings and coordination drawings.
• Knowledge of consultant submission procedures and authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical shop drawings, installation drawings and detailed layouts using AutoCAD.
• Prepare lighting layouts, power layouts and small power drawings.
• Prepare cable tray, cable ladder and trunking routing layouts.
• Prepare electrical containment and conduit layouts.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate electrical drawings with HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, Architectural and Structural drawings.
• Identify and resolve clashes between different MEP services.
• Prepare builders' work drawings and opening details.
• Incorporate consultant comments and revise drawings as per project requirements.
• Prepare as-built drawings based on site conditions.

Skills

Electrical drafting

MEP coordination

Coordination with trades

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Duabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/04/2026

Prepare electrical shop drawings, installation drawings and detailed layouts using AutoCAD.

Prepare lighting layouts, power layouts and small power drawings.

Prepare cable tray, cable ladder and trunking routing layouts.

Prepare electrical containment and conduit layouts.

Prepare single-line diagrams (SLD), schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams.

Prepare electrical room layouts, panel schedules and equipment layouts.

Prepare drawings for LV systems, lighting control, emergency lighting and earthing systems.

Coordinate electrical drawings with HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, Architectural and Structural drawings.

Identify and resolve clashes and coordination issues between different MEP services.

Prepare builders' work drawings, sleeve drawings and opening details.

Incorporate consultant comments and revise drawings as per project requirements.

Prepare as-built drawings based on actual site conditions.

Coordinate with Electrical Engineers, Site Engineers, BIM Modelers and project teams.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Electrical Draftsman in MEP contracting companies.

UAE or GCC experience is preferred.

Experience in high-rise buildings, villas, commercial and residential projects.

Must have practical experience preparing electrical shop drawings and coordination drawings.

Knowledge of consultant submission procedures and authority requirements.

Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.