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Draftsman - Electrical (Substation / OHL / UGC) | UAE

30+ days ago 2026/05/16
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Job description

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.


As a Draftsman Electrical (Substation/OHL/UGC), you will be responsible for preparing and updating technical drawings for EHV Substations (400/220/132 kV), Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) works, and Underground Cable (UGC) projects up to 400 kV, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and standards-compliant drafting deliverables.


Key Accountabilities
  • Prepare CAD drawings for substation layouts, single-line diagrams, cable routing, equipment foundations, and control room layouts.
  • DraftOHL drawings, including tower spotting plans, profiles, foundation details, and stringing diagrams.
  • DevelopUGC drawingssuch as trench sections, joint bay layouts, route alignment, and cable pulling plans.
  • Update drawings as per engineering revisions, site changes, and client comments.
  • Ensure all drawings comply withclient standards(TRANSCO, DEWA, ADDC, ADNOC) and international codes.
  • Maintain drawing registers, revision logs, and document control coordination.
  • Work closely with design engineers to prepare BOQs, as-built drawings, and engineering packages.
  • Support tender submissions with required technical drawings.
  • Coordinate with site teams for clarifications and red-marked updates.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:


  • Diploma in Drafting/CAD Engineering (mandatory).

  • Experience Minimum 3–5 years drafting experience in:
    Substation projects (400/220/132 kV)
    OHL transmission lines (up to 400 kV)
    Underground cable works (up to 400 kV)


  • Previous experience in the UAE or GCC is highly desirable.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IEC, DEWA, TRANSCO, and ADNOC standards.

  • Good understanding of electrical layouts, civil drawings, and structural detailing for transmission projects.


  • Familiar with cable routing, gantry arrangements, tower details, and equipment footprints.


  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory), MicroStation (preferred), and Revit or Civil 3D (advantageous).
  • Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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