Water and Drainage CAD Technician

Atkins Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a CAD Technician in Abu Dhabi to design drainage and water supply networks. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering and at least 6 years of experience in drainage consultancy. Strong communication skills and proficiency in network design software are essential. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

22 days annual leave

Medical and life insurance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance

Employee Well-Being Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years post-graduate experience in drainage design consultancy work.
• Capable of providing planning, leadership, and technical expertise.
• Proficient in English with clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design of drainage, sewerage, and water supply networks.
• Take a leading role in the department.
• Report to a design manager in the Infrastructure Department.

Skills

Drainage design consultancy

Network modelling and design

Technical report writing

Communication

IT competency

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Pressure and gravity network software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are currently looking for a CAD Technician who must have a minimum diploma qualification and 4 years experience.

Role and responsibilities

The Water Engineer will be responsible for the carrying out of modelling, analysis and design of drainage, sewerage and water supply networks. He will report to a design manager in the Infrastructure Department. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the department, particularly with respect to network modelling and design. He will be capable of providing planning, leadership and technical expertise in management of complex and interdisciplinary projects.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will need to be able to demonstrate the following level of skills and experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or other appropriate qualification.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or other appropriate qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years post graduate experience in drainage design consultancy work.
• Ideally, shall be proficient in the use of both pressure and gravity network software.
• Able to produce technical reports in English in a clear and concise form.
• Able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrate a high level of expertise in drainage network modelling and design.
• Competent in using IT including Word, Excel, Power-point, emails and the Internet.
• Able to work with and manage technicians.
• Good presentational skills.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which:

• A competitive base salary.
• Accommodation allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week).
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Well-Being Programme 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.

About The Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).