CADD Draftsman

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Job Description
CADD Draftsman - Infrastructure (Dry / Wet Utilities)
Bahrain
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CADD Draftsman (Dry/Wet Utilities) to join our team In this role, you will work closely with Designers/Drafters and Engineers to deliver coordinated designs for transportation infrastructure and utilities. You will support road and bridge design while producing high-quality drafting outputs for dry and wet utilities, including potable water, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation/TSE, power, and telecommunications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Utilizing a CAD workstation to prepare complex layout and design drawings, applying both theoretical knowledge and practical design standards.
• Performing advanced drafting tasks efficiently and accurately, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Interpreting and ensuring conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as Parsons policies and procedures.
• Using advanced software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D) to develop engineering deliverables.
• Working closely with Engineers and other disciplines to ensure coordinated designs across roads and utilities.
• Meeting layout requirements and developing alternative design layouts as needed.
• Reviewing supplier data and shop drawings to support design coordination.
• Developing and reviewing orthographic (2D) and isometric (3D) drawings for roads and utilities.
• Performing checking procedures appropriate to the discipline, as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Providing input and technical guidance to mentor lower-level Designers working on the same or other projects.
• Performing other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of related drafting experience in roads and infrastructure, including dry and wet utilities.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer, with strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe and/or Bluebeam for markups and reviews.
• Ability to produce utility plans, profiles/longitudinal sections, cross-sections, typical trench/bedding details, composite utility corridor drawings, and utility crossing/protection details.
• Strong understanding of utility clearance envelopes, separation requirements, and authority standards; familiarity with Bahrain local authority specifications and submission requirements.
• Experience coordinating utilities with road geometry, grading, structures, and ROW constraints to avoid conflicts, including clash detection workflows.
• Ability to generate quantities and schedules from models/drawings (pipe lengths, fittings, chambers, cables, ducts, poles) and maintain accurate revision and register control.
• Experience supporting utility stakeholder/NOC processes and responding to comments with updated drawings and markups.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience preparing coordinated utility layouts integrated with road corridors and structures.
• Experience generating quantity take-offs and extraction reports from design models.
• Strong QA/QC mindset with attention to readability, presentation, and adherence to standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Mentoring capability to support junior drafters and promote drafting standards.

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