Cad Engineer

Job Description CAD Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a Civil / Mechanical Engineer with strong AutoCAD skills to prepare engineering and fabrication drawings for fabrication and erection projects. The candidate will coordinate with the fabrication shop, project engineers, site erection team, clients, and consultants to ensure accurate drawings and smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed fabrication and erection drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare GA drawings, shop drawings, assembly drawings, part drawings, and fabrication details.
• Prepare structural steel and/or mechanical fabrication drawings based on approved designs.
• Prepare plans, elevations, sections, connection details, and material details.
• Prepare cutting lists, material take-offs, and BOM/MTO as required.
• Review engineering drawings and convert design requirements into fabrication-ready drawings.
• Coordinate with fabrication and site teams to understand practical requirements and resolve drawing issues.
• Prepare erection drawings showing member identification, orientation, dimensions, levels, and erection details.
• Incorporate site measurements and prepare as-built drawings.
• Check dimensions, tolerances, weld details, bolt details, plate thicknesses, and material specifications.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other project disciplines.
• Prepare revisions based on client, consultant, engineering, or site requirements.
• Maintain drawing registers and revision control.
• Visit fabrication yards and project sites when required for measurements, inspections, and technical coordination.
• Support the project team in resolving fabrication and erection-related technical issues.
• Ensure drawings are issued on time as per project requirements.

Required Qualification

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
• Good understanding of fabrication and erection drawings.
• Ability to read engineering, structural, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of basic fabrication processes, welding, bolting, cutting, and material specifications.
• Good understanding of dimensions, tolerances, and engineering standards.

Experience or knowledge in:

• Structural steel fabrication
• Columns, beams, trusses, platforms, ladders, handrails, and staircases
• Structural connections
• Base plates and anchor bolts
• Erection drawings
• Steel quantity calculation and MTO
• Site measurements and as-built drawings
• Equipment fabrication and erection
• Piping and pipe supports
• Structural supports
• Tanks, vessels, platforms, and access structures
• Mechanical equipment layouts
• Fabrication/shop drawings
• Piping isometric drawings
• MTO/BOM and material specifications

Preferred Software Skills

• AutoCAD Mandatory
• MS Excel / MS Office
• AutoCAD Plant 3D – Advantage
• SolidWorks / Inventor – Advantage
• Tekla Structures – Advantage for structural steel projects
• Revit – Advantage

Experience

2–6 years of experience in fabrication, erection, structural steel, mechanical construction, industrial projects, or related engineering work.

Candidates with strong AutoCAD knowledge and relevant fabrication/erection experience may also be considered.

Key Skills

• Fabrication drawing preparation
• Erection drawing preparation
• AutoCAD drafting
• Material take-off / BOQ / MTO
• Drawing checking and revision control
• Site measurement and coordination
• Understanding of welding and bolting details
• Engineering problem-solving
• Good communication with fabrication and site teams
• Ability to work under project deadlines Role & responsibilities