Cad Design Engineer

Pramila Panneerselvam; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Pramila Panneerselvam in Coimbatore district seeks a skilled structural draftsman to create precise 2D steel drawings and GA/fabrication drawings using AutoCAD. You will prepare drawings for columns, beams, and other steel members, coordinate with civil, architectural, and MEP teams, and ensure dimensional accuracy for fabrication and site erection.

The role requires reading structural and architectural drawings, interpreting calculations, and incorporating client comments into revisions while

Qualifications

• Experience in 2D structural drafting and detailing.
• Ability to read structural and architectural drawings and calculations.
• Strong coordination with civil, architectural, and MEP teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D drawings for steel structures using AutoCAD.
• Develop GA drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings and structural details.
• Prepare drawings for columns, beams, rafters, bracings, purlins and other steel members.
• Coordinate drawings with other disciplines and ensure accuracy before submission.
• Prepare shop/fabrication drawings with dimensions, connections, bolts and welds.

Skills

2D structural drafting

Coordination with disciplines

Reading drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Tekla Structures

Job description

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed 2D structural drawings for steel structures using AutoCAD.
• Develop GA (General Arrangement) drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, and structural details.
• Prepare drawings for columns, beams, rafters, bracings, purlins, girts, platforms, stairs, handrails, ladders, and other steel members.
• Read and understand structural design drawings, architectural drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Coordinate structural drawings with civil, architectural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare shop/fabrication drawings with proper dimensions, member sizes, connections, bolt details, weld details, plates, stiffeners, and material specifications.
• Incorporate engineer/client comments and revise drawings accordingly.
• Maintain proper drawing numbering, revision control, title blocks, and document records.
• Check drawings for dimensional accuracy, clashes, constructability, and consistency before submission.
• Prepare drawings suitable for fabrication and site erection.
• Coordinate with fabrication and site teams to resolve drawing-related issues.
• Review site requirements and modify drawings based on actual site conditions where required.
• Prepare as-built drawings based on approved site changes.

BOQ & Quantity Take-Off Responsibilities

• Prepare BOQ (Bill of Quantities) for structural steel works from approved drawings.
• Carry out material quantity take-off (MTO) from structural and fabrication drawings.
• Calculate quantities of:
• Structural steel sections
• Plates
• Base plates
• Brackets
• Stiffeners
• Bolts and nuts
• Welding materials
• Purlins and girts
• Decking, if applicable
• Handrails and ladders
• Staircase components
• Calculate steel weight in kg/MT based on section sizes and lengths.
• Prepare material lists and cutting lists for fabrication.
• Compare BOQ quantities with drawing quantities and identify variations.
• Support estimation, costing, procurement, and material planning.
• Track material consumption vs. BOQ quantity during fabrication/construction.
• Prepare variation quantity statements for additional or deleted works.
• Coordinate with procurement and project teams regarding required steel materials.

Construction Support

• Provide technical drawing support to the fabrication and erection teams.
• Clarify dimensions, connections, member locations, and drawing details with site engineers.
• Review fabrication progress against approved drawings.
• Assist in identifying site discrepancies and drawing clashes.
• Prepare revised drawings for approved modifications.
• Coordinate with structural engineers regarding design changes and RFI/technical queries.
• Ensure construction/fabrication follows the latest approved revision.

Software Skills

Typical software requirements include:

• AutoCAD 2D structural drafting
• MS Excel – BOQ, MTO, quantity calculations and material tracking
• Tekla Structures – steel detailing/fabrication drawings, if applicable