Revit Electrical Draughtsman

About the Role / About the Job
This position involves the preparation of detailed electrical drawings and layouts, predominantly using Autodesk Revit. The successful candidate will model various electrical systems, including power, lighting, earthing, fire alarm, and low current (ELV) systems. Responsibilities include accurately interpreting design drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications, as well as creating and maintaining electrical families and BIM content to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical drawings and layouts using Autodesk Revit.
• Model power, lighting, earthing, fire alarm, and low current (ELV) systems.
• Interpret electrical design drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Create and maintain electrical families and BIM content.
• Ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical drawings with HVAC, plumbing, and architectural disciplines.
• Support clash detection and coordination using Navisworks.
• Assist in resolving design conflicts and technical challenges.
• Participate in BIM and coordination meetings.
• Generate shop drawings, installation drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Extract schedules, quantities, and BOQs from models.
• Update models based on revisions and site feedback.
• Maintain required Level of Detail (LOD) at each project stage.
• Ensure compliance with UAE electrical codes and international standards.
• Follow company BIM workflows and drafting standards.
• Maintain documentation accuracy and quality.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Autodesk Revit certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in electrical drafting and modeling using Revit.
• Experience in GCC projects is preferred.
• Exposure to commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with MEP contractors or design consultants.

Technical Skills

• Autodesk Revit (mandatory)
• Navisworks
• AutoCAD
• BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (preferred)
• Understanding of electrical and ELV systems.