FSI-JB-584 / Electrical draftsman

Fatherson International Fze; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fatherson International Fze in Dubai is seeking an Electrical Draftsman to prepare accurate 2D electrical drawings for buildings, commercial projects, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects, using AutoCAD and related drafting software.

The role involves developing layouts for lighting, power, and ELV systems, creating SLDs and panel schedules, coordinating with MEP teams, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical drafting.
• Strong knowledge of MEP electrical systems and construction drawings.
• Ability to understand electrical symbols, layouts, specifications, and tech docs.
• Knowledge of lighting, power distribution, cable containment, and ELV systems.
• Understanding of MEP coordination and clash-free layouts.
• Knowledge of Revit MEP/BIM is an added advantage.
• Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

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 coordination

Electrical diagrams

Lighting layout

Power distribution

Cable containment

ELV systems

Revit MEP/BIM

Reading drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP/BIM

Job description

An Electrical Draftsman is responsible for preparing accurate technical drawings and layouts for electrical systems in buildings, commercial projects, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects.

Key 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.
  

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical drafting.
  
• Good knowledge of MEP electrical systems and construction drawings.
  
• Ability to understand electrical symbols, layouts, specifications, and technical documents.
  
• Knowledge of lighting, power distribution, cable containment, and ELV systems.
  
• Understanding of MEP coordination and clash-free layouts.
  
• Knowledge of Revit MEP/BIM is an added advantage.
  
• Good attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines.