Senior BIM CAD Technician

Job Snapshot

Role: Senior BIM CAD Technician - Utility Modelling

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: CAD-Drafting

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Salary: 15000-22000

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The position serves as a technical production and coordination resource within multidisciplinary infrastructure design teams. Working across wet utilities, dry utilities, roads, and associated infrastructure interfaces, the Senior BIM CAD Technician will transform engineering inputs into coordinated models and construction-ready design documentation. Particular emphasis is placed on utility pipe network modelling, clash management, LOD compliance, model-based reviews, and controlled information exchange. Reliable execution of these activities helps expose conflicts before construction, improves design integration, and supports efficient client and authority submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify BIM models and CAD deliverables for wet and dry utility infrastructure.
• Develop utility pipe networks using engineering criteria, survey information, existing utility data, and approved design inputs.
• Coordinate daily production requirements with BIM Managers, CAD Managers, Design Leads, and discipline engineers.
• Convert sketches and engineering information into arrangements, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometrics, cross sections, routing plans, and detailed drawings.
• Take BIM activities through project setup, design development, coordination cycles, formal submissions, revisions, and final completion.
• Examine multidisciplinary models to identify physical conflicts, interface problems, and inconsistencies affecting utility corridors.
• Coordinate clash resolution with relevant disciplines and incorporate agreed changes into controlled models and drawings.
• Track design inputs and highlight information gaps that could affect modelling progress or submission dates.
• Check drawings for technical accuracy, readability, presentation, and compliance with established QA/QC procedures.
• Develop parametric and non-parametric content required for project-specific BIM production.
• Extract quantities, schedules, and other structured information from coordinated models.
• Prepare utility layouts, right-of-way information, routing plans, and infrastructure cross sections.
• Maintain traceable records of design changes, model revisions, drawing updates, and technical coordination decisions.
• Organize completed digital deliverables and supporting records within approved project information systems.
• Use Common Data Environment workflows to control model production, exchange, review, and document accessibility.
• Coordinate existing utility information against proposed infrastructure to reduce conflicts during design development.
• Apply relevant DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and RTA requirements when preparing infrastructure documentation.
• Participate in model-based design reviews and issue-management sessions with engineering teams.
• Improve CAD production efficiency through appropriate customization of tools, templates, and repetitive workflows.
• Share technical BIM knowledge with colleagues and support team development where appropriate.

Ideal Profile

The position requires a Bachelor 's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering. Applicants should bring a minimum of 10 years of CAD drafting and BIM experience in the Middle East or UAE, supported by substantial work on wet and dry utility infrastructure. At least 3 years of hands‑on utility pipe network modelling experience is required. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Navisworks is essential. Working knowledge of MicroStation is preferred. Candidates should be experienced in Common Data Environment usage and management, particularly Autodesk Forma and Bentley ProjectWise for controlled model production. Strong knowledge of BIM processes and LOD requirements is necessary, together with practical experience in clash detection, issue management, and model-based design review. Infrastructure experience should include preparation of wet and dry utility models, layouts, right-of-way information, routing plans, and cross sections. Knowledge of DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and RTA standards is important for coordinating infrastructure designs and existing utilities within Dubai. Familiarity with ISO19650 and structured BIM information management practices will be advantageous. The role requires strong English communication, careful technical judgment, effective coordination skills, and the ability to manage several project deliverables against concurrent deadlines.

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