Senior BIM-CAD Technician - Infrastructure

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Senior BIM-CAD Technician to develop and maintain BIM models and CAD drawings for wet and dry utilities, roads, and related networks. You will coordinate designs, perform clash detection, manage a Common Data Environment, and support submissions to authorities and clients across multiple infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in CAD drafting and BIM, with strong AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Navisworks skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of CAD drafting and BIM experience in the UAE or wider Middle East and Africa region.
• At least 3 years of direct experience in utility pipe network modelling.
• Strong background in wet and dry utility infrastructure projects.
• Advanced capability in AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil3D, and Navisworks.
• Practical knowledge of Autodesk Forma and Bentley ProjectWise.
• Familiarity with MicroStation preferred.
• Detailed understanding of BIM production workflows and Level of Development requirements.
• Experience managing design information within a Common Data Environment.
• Knowledge of ISO19650 principles and structured BIM information management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BIM models and CAD drawings for utility infrastructure and roads.
• Prepare utility layouts, profiles, cross-sections, routing plans and assemblies.
• Build and update utility pipe network models using Civil3D.
• Coordinate with BIM managers, design leads, and engineers on requirements and submissions.
• Coordinate inputs from civil, structural, roads, drainage, electrical, mechanical, and utilities teams.
• Perform clash detection and model coordination using Navisworks.
• Record coordination issues and verify implemented solutions.
• Manage BIM activities from project setup to closeout.
• Apply BIM standards and information exchange protocols.
• Review drawings for technical clarity and compliance with standards.

Skills

BIM model production

CAD drafting

Infrastructure design drawings

Wet utility modelling

Dry utility modelling

Utility pipe networks

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil3D

Navisworks

Autodesk Forma

Bentley ProjectWise

MicroStation

Common Data Environment

Clash detection

Issue management

ISO19650

Level of Development

Parametric families

Non-parametric families

Model scheduling

Quantity extraction

Utility routing plans

Right-of-way drawings

Cross-section preparation

Drawing quality control

Design revision tracking

Digital document management

DEWA standards

Dubai Municipality standards

RTA standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Autodesk Civil3D

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Autodesk Forma

Bentley ProjectWise

MicroStation

Job description

Senior BIM-CAD Technician – Infrastructure

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering | Function: CAD-Drafting | Experience: Minimum 10 years | Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary: This role requires an experienced digital design specialist to develop and maintain BIM models and CAD drawings for wet and dry utility infrastructure, roads, and associated networks; coordinate designs, perform clash detection, manage a Common Data Environment, support client and authority submissions, and maintain project workflows across multiple infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BIM models and CAD drawings for wet utilities, dry utilities, roads, and associated infrastructure networks.
• Prepare utility layouts, longitudinal profiles, cross‑sections, routing plans, assemblies, flow sheets, isometrics, and component details.
• Build and update utility pipe network models using Autodesk Civil3D.
• Work with BIM managers, design leads, and engineers to confirm design requirements, priorities, and submission dates.
• Coordinate design inputs received from civil, structural, roads, drainage, electrical, mechanical, and utility teams.
• Notify relevant disciplines of missing information, modelling conflicts, and unresolved interfaces.
• Perform clash detection and model‑based coordination using Navisworks.
• Record coordination issues, monitor assigned actions, and verify the implementation of agreed solutions.
• Resolve clashes involving existing services, proposed utilities, road corridors, structures, drainage systems, and right‑of‑way constraints.
• Manage BIM activities from project setup through model production, review, submission, revision, and closeout.
• Apply project‑specific BIM standards, file naming conventions, modelling procedures, and information exchange protocols.
• Review drawings for technical clarity, readability, presentation, annotation, and compliance with company standards.
• Follow established quality assurance and quality control procedures before issuing any model or drawing.
• Create parametric and non‑parametric families, templates, blocks, and reusable digital content.
• Generate model schedules, quantity reports, and other structured information required by design teams.
• Support submissions to clients, stakeholders, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, RTA, and other approving authorities.
• Apply appropriate Level of Development requirements to each model element and project phase.
• Maintain accurate records of design amendments, drawing revisions, coordination comments, approvals, and issue histories.
• Use Autodesk Forma, Bentley ProjectWise, or other approved Common Data Environment platforms for controlled information exchange.
• Organise and archive completed drawings, models, reports, schedules, and related technical files.
• Coordinate with engineers and team leads to resolve discrepancies between drawings, models, calculations, and site information.
• Develop custom CAD tools, templates, workspaces, or automated processes to improve productivity.
• Prepare right‑of‑way information, utility corridors, cross‑sections, and coordinated routing plans.
• Support technical training and knowledge‑sharing activities within the CAD and BIM team.
• Monitor assigned tasks across multiple projects and deliver outputs within agreed deadlines.
• Ensure all digital information remains complete, traceable, current, and suitable for future reference or audit.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of CAD drafting and BIM experience in the UAE or wider Middle East and Africa region.
• At least 3 years of direct experience in utility pipe network modelling.
• Strong background in wet and dry utility infrastructure projects.
• Advanced capability in AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil3D, and Navisworks.
• Practical knowledge of Autodesk Forma and Bentley ProjectWise.
• Familiarity with MicroStation preferred.
• Detailed understanding of BIM production workflows and Level of Development requirements.
• Experience managing design information within a Common Data Environment.
• Knowledge of ISO19650 principles and structured BIM information management.
• Proven experience in clash detection, issue tracking, multidisciplinary model review, and design coordination.
• Good understanding of DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and RTA design requirements.
• Awareness of existing utility protection, diversion, relocation, and coordination practices.
• Ability to prepare utility models, plans, profiles, cross‑sections, routing plans, and detailed drawings.
• Experience producing model‑based schedules and quantity extractions.
• Strong knowledge of drawing checking, revision control, document management, and digital archiving.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, design information, surveys, calculations, and technical instructions.
• Strong analytical ability with a practical approach to resolving design and coordination challenges.
• Capacity to manage multiple deliverables while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement within the BIM team.

Skills Set

• BIM model production
• CAD drafting
• Infrastructure design drawings
• Wet utility modelling
• Dry utility modelling
• Utility pipe networks
• Autodesk Civil3D
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks
• Autodesk Forma
• Bentley ProjectWise
• MicroStation
• Common Data Environment
• Clash detection
• Clash coordination
• Issue management
• ISO19650
• Level of Development
• Parametric families
• Non‑parametric families
• Model scheduling
• Quantity extraction
• Utility routing plans
• Right‑of‑way drawings
• Cross‑section preparation
• Drawing quality control
• Design revision tracking
• Digital document management
• DEWA standards
• Dubai Municipality standards
• RTA standards

Why Join Us

This position offers experienced BIM and CAD professionals the opportunity to contribute to technically complex infrastructure programmes across Dubai. It provides substantial involvement in utility modelling, multidisciplinary coordination, authority submissions, clash resolution, and controlled digital information management. The successful candidate will work with advanced engineering software, experienced design teams, and established BIM delivery procedures, with a stable regional demand and a strong pathway toward BIM coordination, digital delivery, or information management leadership.