Autocad Steel Structural Draftsman

Description:

We are looking for an experienced AutoCAD Steel Structural Draftsman with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience to join our team in Shrajah, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed steel structural shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and erection drawings using AutoCAD.

• Interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings and convert design requirements into accurate fabrication details.

• Prepare plans, elevations, sections, connection details, material details, and fabrication drawings for steel structures.

• Coordinate with structural engineers, project managers, fabrication teams, and site teams to ensure drawings meet project requirements.

• Review design drawings and identify discrepancies or missing information before fabrication.

• Update drawings based on design revisions, site requirements, and engineering comments.

• Provide technical support to fabrication and site teams and resolve drawing-related queries.

• Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and approved designs.

• Prepare detailed drawings for structural steel members, beams, columns, plates, connections, stairs, handrails, platforms, and other steel components.

• Maintain proper drawing numbering, revision control, and documentation.

• Coordinate with the fabrication team to ensure drawings are practical and suitable for manufacturing and erection.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in AutoCAD drafting, preferably in structural steel fabrication and construction.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drafting, or a related field is preferred.

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Good knowledge of steel structural shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and erection drawings.

• Ability to read and interpret structural, architectural, and engineering drawings.

• Good understanding of steel fabrication, connections, detailing, and erection processes.

• Experience with Tekla Structures, Revit, or other BIM/detailing software is an advantage.

• Knowledge of structural steel sections, plates, bolts, welds, connections, and fabrication methods.

• Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and project specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

• Previous experience in the UAE steel fabrication or construction industry is preferred.