Senior CAD Drafting Modeler (Utilities) - Lead & Mentor

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior CAD Drafting Modeler (Utilities) to develop and manage high‑quality utility CAD models and drawings for major infrastructure projects. You will lead CAD technicians, coordinate with engineering teams, and ensure drawings comply with Abu Dhabi standards and Parsons CAD norms.

The role requires a civil engineering diploma or degree, 7+ years in utilities/roads, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Producing and developing Autodesk 2D models for utilities and roads networks.
• Generating accurate 2D drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details, shop drawings).
• Developing and reviewing TPD planning approval drawings including service corridors and road layouts.
• Creating and refining service corridor designs with engineering teams.
• Leading and guiding modelers/CAD technicians: assigning tasks and reviewing work.
• Providing training and mentoring on CAD tools and drafting standards.
• Supporting best practices, standards, and workflows for the drafting team.
• Coordinating flow of documents between operations, disciplines, site teams, and support groups.
• Collecting, verifying, and consolidating technical information for site and project requirements.
• Maintaining filing systems and generating reports as needed.
• Ensuring drawings and models comply with project specs, Abu Dhabi standards, and Parsons CAD standards.
• Assisting in resolving design/documentation issues and escalating when needed.
• Managing interfaces and changes within roads/networks projects related to utilities.
• Attending project/coordination meetings to report status and progress.
• Establishing working relationships with site teams, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Complying with project policies and CAD requirements.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

2D drafting

CAD supervision

TPD planning drawings

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Parsons in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior CAD Drafting Modeler (Utilities) to develop and manage high‑quality utility CAD models and drawings for major infrastructure projects. You will lead CAD technicians, coordinate with engineering teams, and ensure drawings comply with Abu Dhabi standards and Parsons CAD norms.

The role requires a civil engineering diploma or degree, 7+ years in utilities/roads, and fluency in English.