CAD Operator - Technical Drawing and Modeling

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh is seeking a skilled CAD Operator to produce 2D drawings and 3D models for construction projects. You will manage drafting workflows, ensure accuracy of dimensions, annotations, and references, and support engineers and architects across multiple projects.

The role requires disciplined control of drawings, templates, and file structures, with emphasis on quality and timely delivery in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential and experience with Revit or SolidWorks is valuable.
• Ability to produce and modify both 2D drawings and 3D models with accurate dimensions and annotations.
• Familiarity with drafting standards, document control, and drawing revisions.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 2D CAD drawings from project specs and design information.
• Develop and update 3D digital models where required.
• Convert sketches and markups into coordinated drawings with correct symbols.
• Interpret architectural and engineering documentation accurately and maintain version control.
• Prepare detailed construction or manufacturing drawings as required by scope.
• Review dimensions, annotations and references for accuracy; verify completeness before submission.

Skills

AutoCAD

2D drafting

3D modeling

Revit

SolidWorks

Drawing production

Tools

Revit

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

CAD Operator - Technical Drawing and Modeling Job Snapshot

Position: CAD Operator - Technical Drawing and Modeling

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: CAD-Drafting

Experience: Up to 10 years preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function: CAD-Drafting

Salary: 10000-16000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The CAD Operator will provide the detailed digital documentation that enables engineers, architects, and project teams to communicate design intent clearly and accurately. The role requires disciplined control of drawings, revisions, file structures, and technical standards across multiple concurrent project activities. Accuracy is particularly important because CAD information may be used for construction, coordination, fabrication, or downstream engineering decisions. The operator will therefore review dimensions, symbols, annotations, and model content carefully before drawings are issued. The position also supports continuous improvement in digital production. By maintaining templates, applying consistent standards, troubleshooting software issues, and refining drawing workflows, the CAD Operator will contribute to faster and more reliable project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Create accurate 2D CAD drawings based on project specifications and design information.
• Develop and update 3D digital models where required.
• Convert sketches, markups, concepts, and technical briefs into coordinated drawings.
• Interpret architectural and engineering documentation accurately.
• Modify drawings in response to design changes and technical comments.
• Prepare detailed construction, production, or manufacturing drawings as required by project scope.
• Review drawing dimensions, annotations, symbols, and references for accuracy.
• Verify that drawings are complete before submission or issue.
• Maintain consistency between related drawings and project documentation.
• Apply approved drafting standards and company specifications.
• Ensure drawing content complies with applicable codes and industry conventions.
• Use AutoCAD for drafting, editing, and drawing production.
• Support Revit-based modeling and documentation where required.
• Work with SolidWorks or comparable software when relevant to project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers to clarify technical requirements.
• Collaborate with architects on design development and documentation.
• Support project managers with drawing status and revision information.
• Resolve drafting discrepancies through coordination with design teams.
• Incorporate approved technical comments into revised drawing packages.
• Organize CAD files using established folder structures and naming conventions.
• Maintain reliable drawing version control.
• Archive superseded files according to project procedures.
• Maintain traceable records of revisions and drawing updates.
• Support document control processes associated with digital design files.
• Prepare drawings for internal reviews and client submissions.
• Assist with compilation of technical drawing packages.
• Maintain sheet layouts, drawing references, and title information.
• Support coordination between 2D drawings and 3D model information.
• Identify drafting conflicts and highlight them to relevant technical teams.
• Correct drawing errors identified during quality reviews.
• Perform self-checks before releasing completed CAD work.
• Support development of standard CAD templates.
• Assist in maintaining drawing libraries and reusable design content.
• Contribute to improvements in drafting efficiency and consistency.
• Troubleshoot common CAD software issues.
• Optimize file performance and drawing setup to maintain productivity.
• Follow project-specific digital delivery procedures.
• Maintain clear communication regarding drawing progress and outstanding revisions.
• Manage multiple drawing assignments according to project priorities.
• Support urgent revisions while maintaining technical accuracy.
• Coordinate drawing outputs with multidisciplinary project requirements.
• Maintain awareness of current CAD technologies and drafting practices.
• Use project management and digital collaboration tools where implemented.
• Support quality assurance checks on technical drawings and model outputs.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should demonstrate strong professional experience in CAD operation, drafting, digital modeling, or technical drawing production within construction, engineering, architecture, or manufacturing environments. Up to 10 years of professional CAD operation experience is preferred by the source requirements. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential. Experience with Revit, SolidWorks, or similar industry-standard CAD and modeling platforms will provide additional value. Candidates should be comfortable producing and modifying both 2D drawings and 3D models while maintaining accurate dimensions, annotations, symbols, and technical references. A strong understanding of technical drawing conventions, drafting protocols, and industry standards is required. The successful candidate should also be able to interpret architectural and engineering specifications without introducing inconsistencies into project documentation. Exceptional attention to detail is important because the role involves identifying errors within complex drawing packages and ensuring that revisions are incorporated correctly. Strong organization and time management are required for handling multiple project assignments, drawing revisions, and submission deadlines simultaneously. Experience with project management tools and digital documentation platforms is preferred. Candidates should also be able to communicate effectively with engineers, architects, project managers, and other multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Skills Set

• CAD operation
• CAD drafting
• CAD-Drafting
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SolidWorks
• 2D drafting
• 3D modeling
• Technical drawings
• Construction drawings
• Engineering drawings
• Architectural drawings
• Digital modeling
• Drawing production
• Drawing revisions
• Technical documentation
• Design interpretation
• Engineering specifications
• Architectural specifications
• Technical drawing standards
• Drafting conventions
• Drawing symbols
• Dimensioning
• Annotations
• Drawing coordination
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• File management
• CAD file organization
• Naming conventions
• Version control
• Revision control
• Document control
• Drawing registers
• CAD templates
• Sheet setup
• Drawing layouts
• Quality assurance
• Drawing quality control
• Design markups
• Technical reviews
• Error identification
• Drawing verification
• Project documentation
• Construction documentation
• Digital delivery
• Design coordination
• Engineering coordination
• Architectural coordination
• Project management tools
• Digital collaboration
• CAD troubleshooting
• Software optimization
• Workflow improvement
• Technical communication
• Drawing archives
• Model updates
• Technical problem solving

Why Join Us

Riyadh's expanding construction and infrastructure market continues to create strong demand for experienced CAD professionals who can support increasingly digital and multidisciplinary project workflows. This position provides broad exposure to architectural, engineering, construction, and technical documentation processes while strengthening practical capability across both 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Working within AECOM's multidisciplinary environment can also provide a pathway toward senior CAD, BIM modeling, digital delivery, design coordination, or technical documentation roles as project complexity and digital engineering requirements continue to grow.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50000 professionals working across planning, architecture, engineering, digital technology, program management, and construction management. Its teams support major buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects by combining coordinated design, technical expertise, digital delivery, and structured project management across Saudi Arabia and international markets.