Electrical Draftsman — 2D AutoCAD, ELV & BIM

Fatherson International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fatherson International in Dubai seeks an Electrical Draftsman to prepare accurate 2D electrical drawings and layouts for buildings, commercial projects, industrial facilities, and infrastructure. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP is essential.

You will develop SLDs, panel/load schedules, and layouts for lighting, power, and ELV systems, coordinating with HVAC, plumbing, and structural teams to ensure UAE regulatory compliance and precise as-built documentation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical drafting.
• Knowledge of MEP electrical systems and construction drawings.
• Ability to read electrical symbols, layouts, specifications.
• Familiarity with lighting, power distribution, ELV systems.
• Understanding of MEP coordination and clash-free layouts.
• Knowledge of Revit MEP/BIM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D electrical drawings using AutoCAD and other drafting software.
• Prepare electrical layout, shop drawings, installation drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Develop drawings for lighting, power, small power, cable trays, containment, and electrical equipment.
• Prepare single-line diagrams (SLD), schematic diagrams, panel schedules, and load schedules.
• Prepare layouts for DBs, SMDBs, MDBs, transformers, generators, and electrical rooms.
• Prepare drawings for ELV systems, including CCTV, access control, data/telephone, and other low-current systems.
• Read and interpret electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical drawings with HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, architectural, and structural services.
• Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, UAE regulations, and applicable electrical standards.
• Revise drawings according to engineer, consultant, client, and site comments.
• Prepare sections, details, elevations, and installation details where required.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, BIM modelers, site engineers, subcontractors, and other MEP teams.
• Prepare and update as-built drawings based on actual site installation.
• Maintain proper drawing revisions, registers, and documentation.
• Check drawings for accuracy, dimensions, equipment locations, cable routes, and coordination before submission.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical drafting

MEP electrical systems

Electrical symbols & diagrams

Lighting & power distribution

MEP coordination

Revit MEP/BIM

Attention to detail

Meeting deadlines

Job description

Fatherson International in Dubai seeks an Electrical Draftsman to prepare accurate 2D electrical drawings and layouts for buildings, commercial projects, industrial facilities, and infrastructure. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP is essential.

You will develop SLDs, panel/load schedules, and layouts for lighting, power, and ELV systems, coordinating with HVAC, plumbing, and structural teams to ensure UAE regulatory compliance and precise as-built documentation.