CAD Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CAD Technician (Saudi National) to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the most transformative projects in Saudi Arabia's history. A visionary giga-project that aims to create a world-class entertainment, sports, and cultural destination, offering unparalleled experiences to visitors from around the globe. Our project aims to deliver a world-class entertainment and tourism destination, showcasing thrilling attractions, diverse entertainment offerings, and captivating cultural experiences.

What You'll Be Doing

• Utilizes a CAD workstation to prepare engineering, interface and land allocation drawings consisting of standard arrangements, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometrics, etc., from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures and/ or received from other consultants.
• Works closely with other Designer/Drafters and Engineers to ensure a coordinated design information.
• Applies standard design principles and theories to complete assignments.
• Utilizes technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards and codes such as ANSI, PFI, and ASME.
• Ensures compliance with required design safety factors, tolerances, and specifications.
• Compiles data and performs dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
• Reads and understands orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs and supplier/manufacturer drawings.
• Makes required changes, additions, and/or revisions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• May assist in training lower level Designer/Drafters in various procedures.
• Checks drawings prepared by lower level Designer/Drafters for accuracy and adequacy.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Desired candidate profile

Diploma or Degree in related field or equivalent technical degree from an accredited University/ institution is required.
Preferably 7+ years of CAD drafting experience related to Structural and Infrastructure projects ideally in KSA.
Strong experience using AutoCAD/GIS is desired.
Ability to read and translate technical drawings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Reads and understands orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs and supplier/manufacturer drawings.
Makes required changes, additions, and/or revisions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
May assist in training lower level Designer/Drafters in various procedures.
Checks drawings prepared by lower level Designer/Drafters for accuracy and adequacy.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.