CAD Technician

Arup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced technical drafter to provide advanced drafting, CAD and BIM modelling services for Bridge and Civil Structures projects. You will take responsibility for specific deliverables, coordinate modelling and drafting activities, and review technical documentation to support project teams.

You will lead the preparation and modification of detailed 2D and 3D drawings and BIM models, collaborate with bridge and civil engineers, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Diploma or recognized qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Drafting, CAD Technology or related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in bridge and civil structure drafting, CAD production and BIM modelling.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience using OpenBridge, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks or equivalent BIM platforms.
• Experience producing and checking bridge and civil structure drawings and BIM deliverables.
• Strong understanding of BIM standards, CAD standards and model coordination procedures.
• Ability to coordinate drafting deliverables and provide guidance to junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of technical drawings and documentation for bridge and civil structure projects, demonstrating expertise in technical drafting.
• Lead the creation and modification of detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings and BIM models for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare, coordinate and review bridge general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, bridge deck layouts, post-tensioning details, retaining wall drawings, culvert drawings, pile cap drawings, foundation drawings and construction drawings.
• Collaborate closely with bridge engineers and civil structure engineers to translate engineering concepts into technical drawings while ensuring compliance with drafting standards and project requirements.
• Check and ensure the quality and accuracy of own work and potentially the work of others; provide guidance, training and feedback to junior technicians.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality checking

Coordination

Mentoring juniors

Education

Diploma or recognized qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Drafting, CAD Technology or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenBridge

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Provide advanced technical drafting, CAD and BIM modelling services for Bridge & Civil Structures projects. Take responsibility for specific project deliverables, coordinate modelling and drafting activities, review and check technical documentation and provide guidance to less experienced technicians. Support project teams in delivering high-quality bridge and civil structure documentation in accordance with Arup standards and client requirements.

The Opportunity

• Working under minimal direct guidance within a defined area of responsibility, this role includes responsibility for specific parts of bridge and civil structure projects. Check and ensure the quality and accuracy of own work and potentially the work of others. Provide guidance, training and feedback to junior technicians where required.
• Lead the preparation of technical drawings and documentation for bridge and civil structure projects, demonstrating expertise in technical drafting.
• Lead the creation and modification of detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings and BIM models for transportation and infrastructure projects
• Prepare, coordinate and review bridge general arrangement drawings, reinforcement detailing, bridge deck layouts, post-tensioning details, retaining wall drawings, culvert drawings, pile cap drawings, foundation drawings and construction drawings.
• Collaborate closely with bridge engineers and civil structure engineers to efficiently translate engineering concepts into technical drawings while ensuring strict compliance with drafting standards and project requirements.

Is this role right for you?

• Diploma or recognized qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Drafting, CAD Technology or related discipline.
• More than 8 years of relevant experience in bridge and civil structure drafting, CAD production and BIM modelling.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience using OpenBridge, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks or equivalent BIM platforms.
• Experience producing and checking bridge and civil structure drawings and BIM deliverables.
• Strong understanding of BIM standards, CAD standards and model coordination procedures.
• Ability to coordinate drafting deliverables and provide guidance to junior technicians.

What We Offer You

• Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.
• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
• A career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing.
• A wide range of learning opportunities.
• Many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.