Senior CAD Drafting Modeler (Utilities)

Role overview

Modeling and drafting

• Produce detailed 2D models for utilities and road networks.
• Generate plans, elevations, sections, details, and shop drawings.
• Develop and review TPD planning approval drawings for service corridors, utility routes, and road layouts.
• Create and refine service corridor designs with engineering teams.

Team and document coordination

• Lead modelers and CAD technicians by assigning tasks, providing direction, and reviewing their work.
• Train and mentor staff on CAD tools and drafting standards; support team best practices and workflows.
• Coordinate technical documents among project operations, engineering disciplines, site teams, and support groups.
• Verify technical information against site configuration and project requirements; maintain document indexes and generate reports.

Standards and project coordination

• Ensure drawings and models comply with project specifications, codes, Abu Dhabi authority standards, and Parsons CAD standards.
• Help resolve design and documentation issues and manage utility and corridor interfaces and changes.
• Attend coordination meetings, report document and model status, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

Required qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Seven years of similar experience in infrastructure, utilities, roads, and networks.
• Strong practical 2D drafting experience for utilities and road networks.
• Experience supervising and training a CAD team; demonstrated experience with TPD planning approval drawings.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accuracy and quality, and manage pressure and multiple priorities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Desired qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi infrastructure and utilities standards and authority requirements; good understanding of CAD workflows.
• Experience leading modelers or CAD technicians and on large-scale roads and utilities projects in the UAE or GCC.