CAD Operator - Power Utilities

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 133,920 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a CAD Operator for power utilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The candidate will produce accurate CAD drawings for transmission lines, substations, and civil works, following utility standards and project requirements.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of six years CAD drafting experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and related tools, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and field staff in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years CAD drafting experience.
• Experience in power utilities, transmission and distribution projects, substations, or related infrastructure preferred.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software and drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise CAD drawings for overhead and underground transmission routes, substations, duct banks, manholes and vaults.
• Develop plan, profile, sections, layouts and single-line diagrams in accordance with project requirements.
• Convert engineer markups and field notes into construction-ready drawings.
• Maintain drawing templates, title blocks, symbols, and libraries following company standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers and field staff to resolve drafting issues and meet deadlines.
• Package drawing sets for design submissions, permit applications and as-built documentation.

Job description

Overview

CAD Operator – Power Utilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Canada-based opportunity with Parsons Corporation for an experienced drafting professional who can produce accurate CAD drawings for power utility infrastructure projects. The role supports transmission and distribution lines, substations, underground duct banks, manholes, vaults, civil works, plan and profile drawings, single‑line diagrams, layouts, construction drawings, permit packages, and as‑built documentation in line with utility standards and project requirements.

Job Details

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Utilities
Function: CAD‑Drafting
Experience: Minimum 6 years CAD drafting experience
Job Type: Full‑time
Salary: 12,000–20,000 SAR (estimated; confirm with employer)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise CAD drawings for overhead transmission lines, underground transmission routes, distribution networks, substations, duct banks, manholes, vaults, and associated civil works.
• Develop plan drawings, profile drawings, sections, details, schematic drawings, layouts, grounding plans, conduit plans, cable routing drawings, and site work drawings.
• Convert engineer markups, designer sketches, redlines, survey inputs, field notes, and conceptual sketches into accurate construction‑ready drawings.
• Create and maintain CAD templates, title blocks, standard details, symbols, drawing references, and drafting libraries.
• Apply company drafting procedures, client CAD standards, naming conventions, utility requirements, and applicable drawing control practices.
• Check drawings for accuracy, consistency, completeness, dimensions, layering, references, titles, notes, and revision status before submission.
• Incorporate comments, review markups, quality review feedback, and technical revisions accurately and within required timelines.
• Support the maintenance of standard drawing sets, typical details, and best‑practice libraries for power utility projects.
• Organize and manage CAD files with correct version control, naming rules, file storage, and traceability within document management systems.
• Prepare drawing lists, indexes, registers, transmittal inputs, and submission package records.
• Produce and package drawing sets for design submissions, permit applications, construction issue packages, review cycles, and as‑built documentation.
• Assist in preparing as‑built drawings using field redlines, contractor updates, survey information, inspection records, and approved revisions.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, and field staff to collect information and resolve drafting‑related issues.
• Attend design coordination meetings when required and provide input on drawing requirements, drafting constraints, and document readiness.
• Work with civil, structural, electrical, and utility teams to support integrated, coordinated, and clash‑aware drawing outputs.
• Support external coordination with clients, utility owners, contractors, and stakeholders regarding drawing formats, drafting standards, and submission requirements when directed.
• Maintain organized CAD records, drawing histories, revision logs, and project drafting files.
• Follow project quality expectations and help ensure drawing deliverables support safe, efficient, and compliant utility construction.

Ideal Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate or diploma in drafting, CAD technology, engineering technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent practical drafting experience may be considered.
• Minimum 6 years of CAD drafting experience.
• Experience in power utilities, electrical infrastructure, transmission and distribution projects, substations, underground utilities, or related infrastructure fields is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software used for engineering and construction drawings.
• Strong ability to prepare detailed drawings from sketches, markups, redlines, design information, and field data.
• Familiarity with utility drafting standards, CAD layering, drawing numbering, title blocks, revision control, and document naming conventions.
• Basic understanding of power utility infrastructure such as overhead lines, underground cables, substations, duct banks, manholes, vaults, grounding, cable routing, and civil site works.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical notes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self‑check drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple drawing tasks, revisions, and submission deadlines.
• Able to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, project managers, document controllers, and field teams.
• Proficient with standard office software and document management processes.
• Reliable, quality‑focused, and able to work under pressure in a project delivery environment.

Skills Set

• CAD drafting
• AutoCAD
• Power utilities drafting
• Transmission line drawings
• Distribution line drawings
• Substation layouts
• Underground duct banks
• Manholes
• Vaults
• Civil site works
• Plan and profile drawings
• Sections and details
• Schematic drawings
• Single‑line diagrams
• Grounding layouts
• Conduit layouts
• Cable routing drawings
• Drawing templates
• Title blocks
• Symbol libraries
• CAD standards
• Drawing naming conventions
• Revision control
• Redline updates
• Engineer markups
• Field notes
• As‑built drawings
• Drawing registers
• Drawing indexes
• Design submission packages
• Permit drawings
• Construction drawings
• Document management systems
• Quality checks
• Multidiscipline coordination
• Electrical drafting
• Civil drafting
• Utility standards
• Drawing file management

Why Join Us

This position offers practical exposure to utility drafting standards, design coordination, construction documentation, permit packages, and as‑built records within a global infrastructure organization. It is a strong opportunity for a detail‑focused drafting professional who wants to contribute to reliable utility delivery and long‑term infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia.