Senior Highway CAD Technician - Roads Design

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on major highway projects

Career advancement within a leading engineering organization

Job summary

Parsons is looking for a Senior Highway CAD Technician in Dubai to support major road and expressway projects. The role requires delivering accurate technical drawings aligned with engineering standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in CAD drafting, especially in highway projects.

Successful applicants will possess strong knowledge of highway design and be adept at using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Joining Parsons means working on high-profile infrastructure projects and an opportunity for career advancement within a leading global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of CAD drafting experience in highway or infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years of experience working on road or major infrastructure developments.
• Strong knowledge of highway design standards and construction workflows.
• Ability to manage complex drawings and coordinate across project teams.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed highway and road design drawings including alignments, cross sections, and pavement layouts.
• Develop technical drawings for interchanges, junctions, roundabouts, and access roads.
• Convert engineering concepts into accurate CAD drawings.
• Update and revise drawings based on design changes and site instructions.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure drawings reflect site conditions.
• Ensure all drawings comply with project standards and client requirements.
• Organize drawing sheets, title blocks, and documentation for submissions.
• Support preparation of shop drawings and as-built records.
• Assist in coordination and clash detection between highways and utilities.
• Maintain structured digital records ensuring proper version control.
• Provide technical guidance for junior CAD technicians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver design packages.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD

Civil 3D knowledge

Highway modeling

BIM processes understanding

Strong documentation skills

File management skills

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Drafting, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Highway CAD Technician - Roads Design

Role: Senior Highway CAD Technician

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Engineering

Function: CAD-Drafting

Experience: 10 years

Job Type: Full-time

Estimated Salary Range: 15,000–20,000 AED

Overview

Senior Highway CAD Technician role supporting major road and expressway projects by delivering accurate technical drawings and coordinated design outputs aligned with engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed highway and road design drawings including alignments, cross sections, and pavement layouts.
• Develop technical drawings for interchanges, junctions, roundabouts, access roads, and associated infrastructure.
• Convert engineering concepts, sketches, and markups into accurate CAD drawings and models.
• Update and revise drawings based on design changes, RFIs, and site instructions.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure drawings reflect actual site conditions and construction progress.
• Ensure all drawings comply with project standards, CAD protocols, and client requirements.
• Organize drawing sheets, title blocks, legends, and documentation for official submissions.
• Support preparation of shop drawings, construction documentation, and as-built records.
• Assist in coordination and clash detection between highways, utilities, and structural elements.
• Maintain structured digital records ensuring proper version control and accessibility.
• Provide technical guidance and quality checks for junior CAD technicians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated infrastructure design packages.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Drafting, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of CAD drafting experience in highway or infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years of experience working on road or major infrastructure developments.
• Strong knowledge of highway design standards and construction workflows.
• Ability to manage complex drawings and coordinate across project teams.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Skills Set

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience in highway modeling and drafting.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and CAD standards.
• Strong documentation and file management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Why Join Us

• Work on major highway and infrastructure projects in Dubai.
• Opportunity to contribute to complex expressway and urban development programs.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and multidisciplinary teams.
• Career advancement within a leading global engineering organization.