Senior Electrical Draughtsman

Orbit International Survey Services LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering management firm located in Sharjah is looking for a skilled Senior Electrical Draughtsman. The successful candidate will prepare accurate electrical drawings and layouts, interface with engineers for design implementation, and maintain detailed drawing records. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in electrical drafting, and strong knowledge in AutoCAD. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical drafting, preferably in offshore or marine projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, cable routing and project documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate electrical drawings and layouts based on engineering inputs.
• Interface with engineers to implement approved electrical designs on site.
• Maintain updated drawing records including revisions and as-built versions.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Drafting/modeling tools (SP3D, PDMS, CADMATIC)

Communication skills in English

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high‑profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety, quality and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world‑class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil‑gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.

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Role Overview

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is seeking a skilled Senior Electrical Draughtsman who is responsible for preparing accurate electrical drawings and layouts based on engineering inputs and site requirements. The role includes close coordination with engineers attending daily coordination meetings (VSCC) and ensuring accurate documentation of cable schedules, lighting layouts and design modifications in compliance with project standards.

• Interface with engineers to implement approved electrical designs on site.
• Attend VSCC meetings and provide daily updates to engineers on progress and site activities.
• Update engineers on accommodation lighting layouts and cable schedules.
• Perform drafting activities using AutoCAD as per inputs from the Design/Lead Engineer.
• Prepare detailed drawings including layouts, SLDs, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and loop drawings.
• Generate construction/shop drawings, penetration drawings and support details as per project scope.
• Maintain equipment schedules and MTOs for cables, trays and related components.
• Conduct site surveys for drawing development and red‑line mark‑ups.
• Ensure drawing/document control procedures are followed as per DDW‑D or project standards.
• Support procurement and construction teams with accurate drawing documentation.
• Maintain updated drawing records including revisions, red‑lines and as‑built versions.

Requirements

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Bachelor's Degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical drafting, preferably in offshore or marine projects.
• Strong knowledge in AutoCAD, MS Office (Excel, Word) and drafting/modeling tools such as SP3D, PDMS or CADMATIC software.
• Familiarity with systems like F&G, PAGA, telecom and communication drafting.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents, specifications and method statements.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, cable routing and project documentation standards.
• Good communication skills in English.