Senior Draftsman

Senior Draftsman Power Projects strong Location strong Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates strong Department strong Operations Power Projects strong Reporting to strong Design Manager Project Manager strong Industry strong Power Transmission Distribution HV EHV SubstationsAbout the RoleAntal International is seeking an experienced strong Senior Draftsman Power Projects strong for a leading organization operating in Abu Dhabi UAE The successful candidate will be responsible for independently preparing and developing civil and electrical drawings for power infrastructure projects particularly strong high-voltage HV and extra-high-voltage EHV substations strong The role involves 2D drafting 3D Building Information Modelling BIM multidisciplinary design coordination and the preparation of construction shop and as-built drawings in accordance with approved designs technical specifications and client requirements Candidates with direct experience working on strong 132kV substation projects in the UAE or Saudi Arabia strong are particularly encouraged to apply strongKey ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities strong Independently prepare civil and electrical drawings for power projects particularly HV EHV substations Develop substation equipment layouts cable trench layouts cable routing earthing layouts equipment foundations structural drawings and associated infrastructure drawings Prepare detailed shop drawings construction drawings sections details and as-built documentation based on approved designs and Issued for Construction IFC documents Develop modify and maintain 2D drawings using AutoCAD and 3D BIM models using Revit Coordinate civil structural electrical and MEP drawings and models to ensure consistency across disciplines Perform BIM coordination model reviews and clash detection using Revit Navisworks or equivalent software Liaise with design engineers project engineers consultants and site teams to resolve technical queries and drawing interface issues Review drawings and BIM models for accuracy completeness constructability and compliance with project specifications and client requirements Incorporate design revisions Requests for Information RFIs and client or consultant comments while maintaining proper document control Ensure timely delivery of drawings BIM deliverables and final as-built documentation Comply with company health safety security and quality requirements strongQualificationsQualifications Experience strong Diploma or Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Architectural Engineering CAD Drafting or a related technical discipline strong 8 10 years of relevant drafting or design experience strong preferably within power transmission and distribution projects Proven experience working on HV EHV substation projects Experience preparing multidisciplinary civil and electrical drawings Candidates with direct exposure to strong 132kV substations in the UAE or Saudi Arabia strong will be preferred Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential experience with Navisworks or equivalent BIM coordination tools is an advantageTechnical Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Skills & CompetenciesStrong proficiency in AutoCAD.
Practical experience with Revit and 3D BIM modelling.
Working knowledge of Navisworks and BIM to independently prepare civil and electrical drawings for substation projects.
Knowledge of substation layouts, equipment foundations, cable trenches, cable routing, earthing systems and associated civil/structural works.
Experience preparing shop drawings, construction drawings and as-built documentation.