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An Electrical Draftsman is responsible for preparing accurate technical drawings and layouts for electrical systems in buildings, commercial projects, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed 2D electrical drawings using AutoCAD and other drafting software.
- Prepare electrical layout, shop drawings, installation drawings, and as-built drawings.
- Develop drawings for lighting, power, small power, cable trays, containment, and electrical equipment.
- Prepare single-line diagrams (SLD), schematic diagrams, panel schedules, and load schedules.
- Prepare layouts for DBs, SMDBs, MDBs, transformers, generators, and electrical rooms.
- Prepare drawings for ELV systems, including CCTV, access control, data/telephone, and other low-current systems.
- Read and interpret electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Coordinate electrical drawings with HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, architectural, and structural services.
- Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, UAE regulations, and applicable electrical standards.
- Revise drawings according to engineer, consultant, client, and site comments.
- Prepare sections, details, elevations, and installation details where required.
- Coordinate with electrical engineers, BIM modelers, site engineers, subcontractors, and other MEP teams.
- Prepare and update as-built drawings based on actual site installation.
- Maintain proper drawing revisions, registers, and documentation.
- Check drawings for accuracy, dimensions, equipment locations, cable routes, and coordination before submission.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical drafting.
- Good knowledge of MEP electrical systems and construction drawings.
- Ability to understand electrical symbols, layouts, specifications, and technical documents.
- Knowledge of lighting, power distribution, cable containment, and ELV systems.
- Understanding of MEP coordination and clash-free layouts.
- Knowledge of Revit MEP/BIM is an added advantage.
- Good attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines.
