Draughtsman - Civil

Job Role: Draughtsman - Civil Department: Designs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hyderabad

Reporting To: Lead Design Engineer / Manager

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AutoCAD Draughtsman – Civil with 7–8 years of experience in Solar Power and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing, modifying, and managing detailed civil engineering drawings and layouts for utility-scale solar PV plants and BESS facilities. The role requires strong drafting expertise, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to project drafting standards and quality requirements.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Engineering Drafting & Design Support
• Prepare detailed civil engineering drawings for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Develop General Arrangement (GA) drawings, site layouts, grading plans, road layouts, drainage layouts, and fencing drawings.
• Prepare foundation drawings for SCBs, Inverters, Transformers, and BESS Containers.
• Generate cable trench and routing drawings in coordination with electrical teams.
• Prepare contour plans and topographical survey-based layouts.
• Develop construction drawings and as-built drawings as per site requirements.
• Project Coordination & Technical Support
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and project execution teams.
• Review design inputs and incorporate engineering comments into drawings.
• Support project teams during design development and construction stages.
• Ensure drawing deliverables meet project schedules and quality standards.
• Documentation & Drawing Management
• Maintain drawing registers, document logs, and revision records.
• Ensure compliance with project drafting standards and client requirements.
• Manage drawing version control and document archiving.
• Prepare drawing transmittals and maintain project documentation.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Verify drawing accuracy and consistency before issuance.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Incorporate review comments and maintain updated drawing records.
• Support engineering audits and document reviews.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Support
• Assist in standardization of drafting practices and templates.
• Mentor junior draftsmen and support technical development.
• Recommend improvements in drafting workflows and documentation processes.

Qualifications & Skills Education: Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience in Solar Power Plant and BESS project drafting.
• Preparation of GA drawings, site layouts, cable routing layouts, foundation drawings, roads, drainage, and fencing layouts.
• Knowledge of topographical surveys and contour mapping.
• Ability to prepare as-built drawings.
• Understanding of solar plant design standards and engineering practices.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD (Expert)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat

Documentation & Quality Skills

• Drawing register preparation
• Document control and version management
• Drafting standards compliance
• Quality documentation management

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and coordination
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work under tight project schedules
• Team collaboration and mentoring capabilities