BIM and CAD Technician - Roads and Highways Dubai

BIM and CAD Technician - Roads and Highways Dubai Role Summary Parsons Corporation is hiring a skilled BIM and CAD Technician for roads and highway design projects in Dubai. This role focuses on delivering high-quality drafting work using AutoCAD and supporting highway design packages across major infrastructure developments. Candidates should have strong BIM knowledge, UAE experience, and expertise in road signs, traffic studies, and clash detection tools like Navisworks. Employment Overview Job Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Civil Engineering Function: CAD / AutoCAD / Drafting Salary: 11000-13000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Current Location: Any Job Type: Full Time Position Overview As a BIM/CAD Technician, you will work closely with digital delivery leads, engineers, and drafters to execute road design drawings in line with BIM standards and project QA/QC protocols. The role involves managing highway CAD deliverables, developing parametric families, resolving clashes, and preparing outputs for infrastructure authorities. Key Responsibilities * Prepare highway engineering drawings including layouts, signage, markings, flow sheets, and detailed assemblies * Support highway design teams in developing AutoCAD and BIM deliverables based on PIDs, sketches, and specifications * Collaborate with digital delivery and QA/QC teams to ensure timely and standards-compliant outputs * Manage BIM-related activities across the lifecycle of infrastructure projects * Review CAD files for quality, standards adherence, and model coordination * Create and maintain parametric and non-parametric families in BIM models * Perform clash detection using Navisworks and generate clash reports * Support quantity takeoffs, scheduling, and model updates for road projects * Coordinate design inputs with other disciplines and resolve layout conflicts * Use CDE platforms like ProjectWise and Autodesk BIM360/ACC for file management Candidate Requirements * Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent * Minimum 5 years of CAD drafting experience in roads, highways, traffic signs, and transportation infrastructure in UAE or GCC * Expertise in AutoCAD and understanding of BIM modeling processes and LOD levels * Familiarity with ProjectWise and BIM360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud * Excellent communication and coordination skills in English Preferred Qualifications * Hands-on experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation, or Navisworks * Experience working with Dubai or UAE highway authorities on infrastructure projects * Strong knowledge of traffic studies and digital clash resolution workflows Life at Parsons * Work with cutting-edge digital delivery teams in high-impact infrastructure projects * Collaborate across disciplines in one of the most dynamic infrastructure hubs in the Gulf * Enjoy a culture that values technical excellence, innovation, and employee growth About the Company Parsons Corporation is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions in the engineering and infrastructure sectors. With a rich legacy in transportation, urban development, and public infrastructure, Parsons has delivered iconic projects across Dubai and the wider Middle East. Join a global team where your technical skills drive real-world outcomes. Employers-post unlimited infrastructure and engineering jobs on our platform. Use our AI job posting tool free UAE and receive bonus credits to attract top talent.

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