Cad Design Engineer

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed 2D structural drawings for steel structures using AutoCAD.
• Develop GA (General Arrangement) drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, and structural details.
• Prepare drawings for columns, beams, rafters, bracings, purlins, girts, platforms, stairs, handrails, ladders, and other steel members.
• Read and understand structural design drawings, architectural drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Coordinate structural drawings with civil, architectural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare shop/fabrication drawings with proper dimensions, member sizes, connections, bolt details, weld details, plates, stiffeners, and material specifications.
• Incorporate engineer/client comments and revise drawings accordingly.
• Maintain proper drawing numbering, revision control, title blocks, and document records.
• Check drawings for dimensional accuracy, clashes, constructability, and consistency before submission.
• Prepare drawings suitable for fabrication and site erection.
• Coordinate with fabrication and site teams to resolve drawing-related issues.
• Review site requirements and modify drawings based on actual site conditions where required.
• Prepare as-built drawings based on approved site changes.

BOQ & Quantity Take-Off Responsibilities

• Prepare BOQ (Bill of Quantities) for structural steel works from approved drawings.
• Carry out material quantity take-off (MTO) from structural and fabrication drawings.
• Calculate quantities of:
• Structural steel sections
• Plates
• Base plates
• Brackets
• Stiffeners
• Bolts and nuts
• Welding materials
• Purlins and girts
• Decking, if applicable
• Handrails and ladders
• Staircase components
• Calculate steel weight in kg/MT based on section sizes and lengths.
• Prepare material lists and cutting lists for fabrication.
• Compare BOQ quantities with drawing quantities and identify variations.
• Support estimation, costing, procurement, and material planning.
• Track material consumption vs. BOQ quantity during fabrication/construction.
• Prepare variation quantity statements for additional or deleted works.
• Coordinate with procurement and project teams regarding required steel materials.

Construction Support

• Provide technical drawing support to the fabrication and erection teams.
• Clarify dimensions, connections, member locations, and drawing details with site engineers.
• Review fabrication progress against approved drawings.
• Assist in identifying site discrepancies and drawing clashes.
• Prepare revised drawings for approved modifications.
• Coordinate with structural engineers regarding design changes and RFI/technical queries.
• Ensure construction/fabrication follows the latest approved revision.

Software Skills

Typical software requirements include:

• AutoCAD 2D structural drafting
• MS Excel – BOQ, MTO, quantity calculations and material tracking
• Tekla Structures – steel detailing/fabrication drawings, if applicable