Senior Electrical Draftsman

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled draftsman to prepare shop drawings for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of drafting experience, including 5 years in UAE/GCC contracting. Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with construction codes are essential. Join our team to develop integration drawings and support project delivery efforts effectively within a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of drafting experience with at least 5 years in UAE/GCC contracting companies.
• Familiarity with UAE/GCC construction codes and authority submission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate shop drawings for electrical systems.
• Develop coordination drawings integrating architectural, structural, and MEP services.
• Ensure all drawings comply with local authority regulations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Coordination drawings

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate shop drawings for electrical systems including power lighting ELV fire alarm and containment layouts.
• Develop coordination drawings integrating architectural structural and MEP services ensuring clash-free and practical installations.
• Interpret design drawings and technical specifications to produce clear compliant drafting deliverables.
• Coordinate with project engineers site supervisors and other disciplines to support construction activities.
• Revise and update drawings based on site mark-ups RFIs and engineering instructions.
• Ensure all drawings comply with local authority regulations and company standards.
• Maintain drawing logs and ensure timely submission of deliverables according to project schedules.
• Assist in resolving drawing-related issues during the design and execution phases.
  

Key Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of drafting experience with at least 5 years in the UAE/GCC contracting companies.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit or BIM tools is a plus.
• Proven experience in preparing coordination drawings and handling multi-discipline integration.
• Familiarity with UAE/GCC construction codes standards and authority submission requirements (e.g. DEWA ADDC QCDD).
• Excellent technical understanding communication and organizational skills.
• Must be available to join within 2 weeks.

Vertical:
Digital Engineering