Draughtsman (m/f/x)

About Us Since 1922, FICHTNER has been supporting exciting projects in the fields of energy, environment, renewable energies, water management, and consulting and IT as one of the leading independent engineering and consulting companies. In the Fichtner Group, you can expect a unique combination of a long-term oriented family business coupled with diversity, dynamism and flat hierarchies. We want to develop the infrastructure of tomorrow together with you and can offer you a wide range of development opportunities. To maintain our sustainable growth process, we are looking to fill a permanent position as

Draughtsman (m/f/x)

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Draughtsman to join our Kuala Lumpur office. In this role, you will produce high-quality technical drawings and models that support the design, engineering, and execution of complex power projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with power sector experience to work on diverse, high-impact international assignments in a modern consulting environment. Your drawings will help bring to life efficient thermal plants, sustainable waste-to-energy systems, reliable substations and switchyards, and renewable hydropower installations.

Your Tasks

• Produce and update accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings, plot plans including General Arrangement (GA) layouts, single-line diagrams (SLD), wiring and schematic diagrams, P&IDs, equipment layouts for thermal and hybrid power plants. Drawings should reflect operability, maintainability, traffic flows, and equipment access/rigging constraints
• Develop and revise drawings for Thermal Power Plants, Waste-to-Energy facilities, Substations & Switchyards (up to high-voltage levels) working from engineer sketches, specifications, and site data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, civil) to ensure drawings are clash-free, compliant with standards, and fully integrated.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and relevant local regulations) and company/client quality requirements.
• Maintain revision control, drawing registers, and as builts; ensure compliance with project/utility standards and submission protocols.

Your Profile

• Education: Diploma (or higher) in Drafting Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years as a Draughtsman in power generation, transmission, or heavy industrial projects. Direct experience with thermal power plants, waste-to-energy, substations/switchyards, or hydropower is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (2D and 3D) — essential.
• Experience with additional tools such as Revit, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or Navisworks is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems (SLDs, schematics, substation layouts), mechanical systems (P&IDs, equipment arrangement), and civil/structural drawings.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and good command of English (written and spoken).

Corporate Benefits

• Wide degree of latitude so you can work under your own responsibility
• Modern digital infrastructure enabling staff to work remotely
• Comprehensive and thorough induction, and continual, targeted training with long-term development opportunities
• Flexible working hours