Cad Technician - Infrastructure

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defense sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

CAD Technician

To provide drawing expertise on single and multi disciplinary projects in the public and private sectors. This will cover aspects related to Single line Diagrams, Lighting, Small Power, Fire Alarm, Lightning Protection, PA/BGM

Requirements

Technical Competencies

Essential

• To have a minimum of 10 years hands on experience of AutoCAD software within a consultancy environment.

• To have a minimum of 5 years Middle East experience.

• To have a basic understanding of the electrical design.

• Working knowledge of drawing control, revisions & issue protocols.

• To be able to self check work.

• Have an appreciation of other discipline requirements with a multi disciplinary office.

• To be able to communicate effective both verbally & in writing, in English.

• Be prepared to learn new skills & techniques from a variety of sources.

Desirable

• Exposure to UAE standards.

Behavioral Competencies

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Able to use own initiative and work without excessive supervision.

• Able to prioritise, plan workload efficiently, and meet deadlines.

• Attention to detail – able to self check and correct work.

Responsibilities

• Completion of tasks received from Engineers.

• The production of general arrangement drawings, details, sections and schematic drawings.

• Preparation of sketches & figures.

• Adherence to Atkins CAD Manual.

• Adherence to Atkins Quality Manual and Procedures

• Coordination with other design disciplines

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Transportation allowance

• Medical and life insurance cover

• 26 working days annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover

• Company gratuity scheme

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin