FSI-JB-636 / Electrical draftsman

Fatherson International Fze; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fatherson International FZC in Dubai seeks an experienced Electrical Draftsman to lead MEP electrical drafting and design coordination for high-rise, villa, and commercial projects. You will create detailed AutoCAD shop and construction drawings, develop LV distribution layouts, and ensure compliance with UAE authority requirements.

Collaborative coordination with HVAC, plumbing and structural teams, and revisions based on consultant comments. Immediate joiner preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as an Electrical Draftsman in MEP contracting.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems in high-rise buildings, villas, and commercial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical design drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of DEWA, ADDC, FEWA, and other UAE authority requirements is an advantage.
• Good coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical shop drawings, construction drawings, coordination drawings, and as-built drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare lighting layouts, power layouts, and lighting control drawings.
• Develop electrical layouts for LV distribution systems, DB locations, and cable routing.
• Prepare cable tray, cable trunking, and containment layouts.
• Prepare single-line diagrams (SLD), load schedules, and electrical riser diagrams.
• Prepare earthing and lightning protection layouts.
• Prepare emergency lighting and exit signage layouts.
• Coordinate electrical drawings with HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, structural, and architectural drawings.
• Revise drawings based on consultant comments and site requirements.
• Ensure drawings comply with project specifications and applicable UAE authority requirements.

Skills

Electrical drafting

MEP coordination

AutoCAD proficiency

Reading electrical drawings

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fatherson International FZC is looking for an experienced Electrical Draftsman with strong knowledge of MEP electrical drafting and design coordination. The candidate should have hands‑on experience preparing detailed electrical drawings using AutoCAD for high‑rise buildings, villas, and commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare electrical shop drawings, construction drawings, coordination drawings, and as‑built drawings using AutoCAD.

Prepare lighting layouts, power layouts, and lighting control drawings.

Develop electrical layouts for LV distribution systems, DB locations, and cable routing.

Prepare cable tray, cable trunking, and containment layouts.

Prepare single‑line diagrams (SLD), load schedules, and electrical riser diagrams.

Prepare earthing and lightning protection layouts.

Prepare emergency lighting and exit signage layouts.

Coordinate electrical drawings with HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, structural, and architectural drawings.

Revise drawings based on consultant comments and site requirements.

Ensure drawings comply with project specifications and applicable UAE authority requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

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

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.

Good knowledge of electrical systems in high‑rise buildings, villas, and commercial projects.

Ability to read and interpret electrical design drawings and specifications.

Knowledge of DEWA, ADDC, FEWA, and other UAE authority requirements is an advantage.

Good coordination and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

UAE/GCC experience preferred.

MEP contracting experience is preferred.

Candidates who can join immediately will be given preference.