Draftsman - Electrical (Substation / OHL / UGC) | UAE

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

As a Draftsman Electrical (Substation/OHL/UGC), you will be responsible for preparing and updating technical drawings for EHV Substations (400/220/132 kV), Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) works, and Underground Cable (UGC) projects up to 400 kV, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and standards-compliant drafting deliverables.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare CAD drawings for substation layouts, single-line diagrams, cable routing, equipment foundations, and control room layouts.
• Draft OHL drawings, including tower spotting plans, profiles, foundation details, and stringing diagrams.
• Develop UGC drawings such as trench sections, joint bay layouts, route alignment, and cable pulling plans.
• Update drawings as per engineering revisions, site changes, and client comments.
• Ensure all drawings comply with client standards (TRANSCO, DEWA, ADDC, ADNOC) and international codes.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision logs, and document control coordination.
• Work closely with design engineers to prepare BOQs, as-built drawings, and engineering packages.
• Support tender submissions with required technical drawings.
• Coordinate with site teams for clarifications and red-marked updates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:

• Diploma in Drafting/CAD Engineering (mandatory).

• Experience Minimum 3–5 years drafting experience in:
  Substation projects (400/220/132 kV)
  OHL transmission lines (up to 400 kV)
  Underground cable works (up to 400 kV)

• Previous experience in the UAE or GCC is highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of IEC, DEWA, TRANSCO, and ADNOC standards.

• Good understanding of electrical layouts, civil drawings, and structural detailing for transmission projects.

• Familiar with cable routing, gantry arrangements, tower details, and equipment footprints.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory), MicroStation (preferred), and Revit or Civil 3D (advantageous).
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.