Senior BIM CAD Technician - Coordination

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 178,560 - 267,840; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior BIM CAD Technician in Dubai to lead coordination across CAD and BIM models for complex infrastructure projects. You will prepare and manage drawings, develop coordinated BIM models, and resolve clashes with engineers and designers to ensure timely submissions and high-quality deliverables.

The role emphasizes CDE workflows, strict adherence to standards, and collaboration with BIM managers, design leads, and project stakeholders to improve model reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years UAE/MEA CAD drafting and BIM experience on infrastructure projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in utility pipe network modelling.
• Strong knowledge of LOD, BIM workflows, and model coordination.
• Experience with DEWA/DM/RTA standards and ISO 19650 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with CAD/BIM teams to ensure drawings and models follow policies and standards.
• Prepare, revise, and manage CAD drawings and BIM models for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate inputs with multiple teams and raise clashes early.
• Develop engineering drawings using CAD tools and design data.
• Prepare utility layouts, routing plans, cross sections, and model-based deliverables.
• Manage BIM activities from project start-up to completion with design teams.
• Review drawings for readability, accuracy, and QA/QC compliance.
• Create and manage parametric/non-parametric families for modelling.
• Produce schedules, quantity extractions, and model-based information for reviews.
• Support clash detection and issue tracking using BIM tools.
• Maintain documentation of design changes and revisions for audits.

Skills

CAD drafting

BIM modelling

Infrastructure design drawings

Utility pipe network modelling

Clash detection

Model coordination

Autodesk Civil 3D

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Common Data Environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Navisworks

MicroStation

Autodesk Forma

Bentley ProjectWise

Common Data Environment

ISO 19650

Job description

Job Snapshot

Senior BIM CAD Technician - Coordination

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: CAD-Drafting

Experience: 10 years in CAD drafting, BIM, infrastructure utilities, or utility pipe network modelling

Job Type: Full-time

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Salary: 16000-24000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city. Final offer to be confirmed with the employer.)

Role Context

The Senior BIM CAD Technician supports the digital design process for infrastructure projects by preparing accurate CAD drawings, developing coordinated BIM models, identifying clashes, managing revisions, and keeping design information controlled from project start-up through completion. The role helps design teams improve model reliability, submission quality, drawing readability, and utility coordination by working with BIM managers, design leads, engineers, CAD teams, and project stakeholders. Strong attention to standards, CDE workflows, and early issue detection makes this position important to timely and accurate infrastructure delivery in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the CAD and BIM Manager, BIM Lead, design leads, and engineers to ensure project drawings and models follow approved policies, procedures, standards, and timelines.
• Prepare, revise, and manage CAD drawings and BIM models for infrastructure wet and dry utilities projects.
• Coordinate design inputs with multiple CAD and BIM teams and raise clashes, missing information, or interface concerns early.
• Develop engineering drawings using CAD workstations, project design data, sketches, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometrics, and component details.
• Prepare utility layouts, basic arrangements, routing plans, cross sections, network drawings, and model-based design deliverables.
• Manage BIM-related activities from project start-up to completion in coordination with design and engineering teams.
• Review drawings for readability, presentation quality, technical accuracy, and compliance with company QA and QC requirements.
• Create and manage parametric and non-parametric families for project modelling and content development needs.
• Produce schedules, quantity extractions, and model-based information to support design reviews, reporting, and submissions.
• Support clash detection, clash review, issue tracking, and clash resolution using appropriate BIM coordination tools.
• Maintain proper documentation of design changes, drawing revisions, model updates, and project amendments for audit and future reference.
• Manage digital archiving of completed drawings, models, and related documents in a structured and accessible system.
• Communicate with team leads, engineers, designers, and other departments to resolve design-related discrepancies.
• Apply quality control checks to identify drafting, modelling, coordination, and presentation errors before they cause rework or delay.
• Customize CAD tools, workflows, menus, or productivity methods where appropriate to streamline drawing production.
• Support client and stakeholder submissions at different project stages with accurate, coordinated, and well-presented deliverables.
• Coordinate utility pipe network modelling, ROW-related layouts, cross sections, routing plans, and existing utility information.
• Support model-based design reviews and contribute practical solutions to issues identified during coordination.
• Assist with BIM team training, software knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of digital design workflows.
• Handle multiple drawings, models, submissions, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of MEA or UAE CAD drafting and BIM experience on infrastructure projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in utility pipe network modelling.
• Strong background in wet and dry utilities, infrastructure model preparation, utility layouts, drawing production, and digital coordination.
• Required software experience in AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Navisworks.
• Advanced knowledge of Common Data Environment usage and management for model production.
• Experience with Autodesk Forma and Bentley ProjectWise is preferred.
• MicroStation knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of LOD requirements, BIM workflows, model coordination, and digital design review processes.
• Good knowledge of DEWA, DM, and RTA standards and existing utilities management.
• Experience working to international BIM standards such as ISO 19650 is preferred.
• Strong capability in infrastructure wet and dry utilities model development and layout preparation.
• Experience with clash detection, issue management, and model-based design review.
• Understanding of ROW requirements, cross sections, routing plans, and utility corridor coordination.
• Ability to identify design issues and support solutions during modelling, drafting, and review stages.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to manage several tasks and project deliverables at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented working style with strong focus on quality, accuracy, documentation, and submission readiness.

Skills Set

• CAD drafting
• BIM modelling
• Infrastructure design drawings
• Wet utilities
• Dry utilities
• Utility pipe network modelling
• Utility layouts
• Model coordination
• Clash detection
• Clash resolution
• Issue tracking
• Model-based design review
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Navisworks
• MicroStation
• Autodesk Forma
• Bentley ProjectWise
• Common Data Environment
• ISO 19650
• LOD requirements
• Parametric families
• Non-parametric families
• Quantity extraction
• Schedule extraction
• Drawing review
• QA and QC checks
• Digital archiving
• Drawing revisions
• Design change records
• ROW layouts
• Cross sections
• Routing plans
• Existing utilities
• DEWA standards
• DM standards
• RTA standards
• Client submissions
• Stakeholder submissions
• CAD workflow customization
• BIM team support
• Dubai infrastructure projects

Why Join Us

This opportunity gives an experienced BIM and CAD technician the chance to support major infrastructure utility projects in Dubai where accurate models, clash‑free drawings, clear submissions, and authority‑compliant documentation are essential. The role offers exposure to wet and dry utility networks, Civil 3D production, Navisworks coordination, CDE workflows, ISO 19650 practices, and multidisciplinary design collaboration. It is a strong fit for professionals who want to deepen their digital infrastructure expertise while supporting well‑coordinated project delivery.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global infrastructure, engineering, planning, and project delivery company supporting major transportation, urban development, construction, and civil engineering programs. In Dubai, Parsons Corporation contributes to complex infrastructure projects where digital design quality, technical coordination, safety, and delivery performance are essential. The company offers opportunities for BIM and CAD professionals who want to support accurate, coordinated, and future‑ready infrastructure delivery.