Electrical Draftsman

Location: Dubai
Salary: AED 5,000 - 8,000
Job Code: 221/001/538
Industry: Water Treatment
Division: Water Treatment – Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation

Job Brief:

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Draftsman to support the preparation of technical drawings for Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation systems within the Water Treatment division.

The Electrical Draftsman will be responsible for preparing Design Drawings, Shop Drawings, As-Built Drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), panel drawings, PLC schematics, lighting and small power layouts, cable routing layouts, and instrumentation drawings using AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate for this Electrical Draftsman Job in Dubai should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical drafting experience, strong AutoCAD proficiency, and a good understanding of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems. Experience within water and wastewater treatment or similar industrial projects would be preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare Design Drawings, Shop Drawings, and As-Built Drawings using AutoCAD for Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation systems.
  • Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and drawings for MCCs, MDBs, SMDBs, and DBs.
  • Prepare PLC schematic diagrams and internal panel layouts.
  • Prepare lighting and small power layouts.
  • Prepare cable tray and cable routing layouts, including relevant sections and details.
  • Prepare instrumentation loop drawings and hook-up drawings.
  • Review project specifications, engineering inputs, and equipment details to prepare accurate technical drawings.
  • Coordinate with Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation Engineers for drawing preparation and revisions.
  • Incorporate comments and modifications received from clients, consultants, and project teams.
  • Update drawings based on site modifications and prepare final As-Built Drawings.
  • Maintain proper drawing revisions and documentation throughout the project.

Job Requirements:

  • Diploma / ITI / Bachelor’s qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Electrical Drafting.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
  • Hands-on experience preparing Design Drawings, Shop Drawings, and As-Built Drawings.
  • Strong experience with SLDs, MCCs, MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, PLC schematics, and internal panel layouts.
  • Experience preparing lighting, small power, cable tray, and cable routing layouts.
  • Experience with instrumentation loop drawings and hook-up drawings.
  • Good understanding of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
  • Candidates with experience in Water & Wastewater Treatment, STP/WTP/ETP, Pumping Stations, EPC, Industrial Automation, Electrical & Instrumentation Contracting, or Process Plants would be preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, project specifications, and technical documentation.
  • UAE/GCC experience would be an advantage.
  • Good coordination skills and attention to detail.
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