Senior Electrical Draughtsman (Electrical Design)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Draughtsman to produce high‑quality electrical design documentation for fast‑track projects. The role involves translating client requirements into detailed drawings while ensuring compliance with local and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and submit detailed design drawings such as substation layouts, cable routing, tray layouts, single‑line diagrams, earthing systems, and installation schematics.
• Coordinate closely with electrical design engineers and multidisciplinary teams (civil, MEP, fire protection, HVAC, telecom) to ensure accuracy and minimise revisions.
• Develop builder’s work drawings, manage shop, equipment‑installation, as‑built, and authority‑submission documents.
• Maintain strict revision control and document tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in technical coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve design queries promptly.
• Provide technical guidance to junior draftsmen and support continuous improvement of drafting processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 years of experience preparing complex electrical drawings.
• Proven ability to interpret client inputs, manage multidisciplinary coordination, and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Electrical drafting
• IEC standards
• IEEE standards
• DEWA standards
• TAQA standards
• ETIHADWE standards
• Substation layout design
• Cable routing design
• Single‑line diagram creation
• Shop drawing preparation
• As‑built drawing preparation
• Authority submission documentation