Senior CAD Drafting Modeler (Utilities)

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior CAD Drafting Modeler (Utilities) in Abu Dhabi to develop and manage high-quality CAD models and drawings for major infrastructure projects. The role requires directing CAD technicians, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating across engineering disciplines to align with project standards.

You will review approvals, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver plans that meet Abu Dhabi authority standards.

Qualifications

• Proven 2D drafting for utilities and roads.
• Experience supervising a CAD team and providing training.
• Familiar with TPD planning approval drawings (service corridors, routes, roads).
• Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and quality, able to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage high-quality utility CAD models and drawings.
• Produce accurate 2D drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details, shop drawings).
• Lead CAD technicians, assign tasks, and ensure design compliance with codes and Parsons CAD standards.
• Mentor team in CAD tools and drafting standards; improve workflows.

Skills

2D drafting

Team supervision

TPD drawings

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Job Description

Senior CAD Drafting Modeler (Utilities)Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior CAD Drafting Modeler (Utilities) to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing high-quality utility CAD models and drawings to support multidisciplinary design and delivery of major infrastructure projects

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing and developing detailed Autodesk 2D models for utilities and road networks.
• Generating accurate 2D drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details, shop drawings)
• Developing and reviewing TPD planning approval drawings, including service corridors, utility routes, and road layouts.
• Creating and refining service corridor designs in coordination with engineering teams.
• Leading and guiding modelers/CAD technicians: assigning tasks, providing technical direction, and reviewing/checking their work for quality and compliance.
• Providing training and mentoring on CAD tools, and drafting standards as required.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of best practices, standards, and workflows for the drafting team.
• Coordinating and managing the flow of technical documents (models, drawings, specifications, calculations, data books) between project operations, engineering disciplines, site teams, and other support groups.
• Collecting, verifying, and consolidating technical information, ensuring consistency with site configuration and project requirements.
• Establish and maintain organized filing systems and computerized indexes for active engineering and CAD documents; generating reports as needed
• Ensuring all drawings and models comply with project specifications, codes, Abu Dhabi authority standards, and Parsons’ CAD standards.
• Assisting in identifying and resolving design and documentation issues; escalating to the manager where necessary.
• Managing interfaces and changes within the roads and networks project related to utilities and corridor modifications.
• Attending project and coordination meetings to report on documentation/model status and stay current on project progress and changes.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with site teams, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Complying with all project policies, procedures, and CAD requirements.
• Performing other related duties assigned

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Diploma in Civil Engineering from a reputable and accredited institution.
• 7 years of experience in a similar role in infrastructure/utilities, roads, and networks.
• Strong practical experience in 2D drafting for utilities and road networks.
• Working experience of supervising the CAD team and provide training team the CAD team
• Demonstrated experience with TPD planning approval drawings (service corridors, routes, and roads).
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi standards and authority requirements for infrastructure and utilities works.
• Good understanding of CAD workflows.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating a team of modelers/CAD technicians.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Previous experience on large-scale roads and utilities networks projects in the UAE or GCC.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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