Electrical CAD Draftsman

About the Role

Saudi Consulting Services - SAUD CONSULT is seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Draftsman to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves preparing accurate electrical and shop drawings for various building and construction projects, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and codes. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Role Overview

As an Electrical CAD Draftsman, you will collaborate closely with electrical engineers to translate design concepts and preliminary sketches into precise digital drawings using AutoCAD. This includes developing lighting and power layouts, distribution board designs, and low-current systems. A key aspect of this role is coordinating electrical drawings with other disciplines and updating documentation based on project progress and feedback.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical and shop drawings for buildings and projects using AutoCAD.
• Draft lighting and power layouts, and distribution board drawings.
• Prepare single line diagrams, and cable tray and conduit routes.
• Develop fire alarm and low-current system drawings.
• Coordinate electrical drawings with architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings, identifying potential clashes.
• Convert hand sketches and preliminary designs into accurate digital drawings.
• Prepare As-Built drawings based on site data.
• Revise and update drawings based on feedback from engineers, consultants, and clients.
• Extract preliminary cable and fixture quantities as required.
• Ensure compliance with approved codes and standards, including SBC 401 and Saudi Electricity Company requirements.
• Organize and archive drawings and files according to the document control system.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 2-5 years of experience as an Electrical CAD Draftsman.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to read electrical and architectural drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical symbols, distribution boards, and cable routing.
• High accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a project-oriented environment, collaborating with various engineering disciplines to deliver comprehensive project documentation.