Civil Drafter
Padink Engineering · Chennai, India ·
- Category
- Engineering design
- Salary
- INR 300,000 – 600,000
Creates detailed civil and structural drawings using CAD/BIM tools, coordinates with engineers, and ensures compliance with project specs and standards for construction projects.
The Civil Draftsman is responsible for preparing detailed architectural, civil and
structural drawings, layouts, plans, sections, and construction details using CAD
and BIM software. The role involves close coordination with civil engineers,
structural engineers and project teams to ensure drawings comply with project
specifications, applicable standards, and construction requirements. The Civil
Draftsman shall maintain accurate documentation, incorporate design revisions,
and support project delivery through high-quality drafting and detailing
Design and Drafting:
✓ Prepare and update architectural, civil and structural drawings,
including:
• Site layouts
• Grading plans, Earthworks
• Roads and drainage layouts
• Foundations
• Structural concrete and steel drawings
• General arrangement (GA) drawings
• As-built drawings
✓ Generate detailed plans, elevations, sections, and construction details.
✓ Develop 3D models and extract 2D drawings where required.
✓ Prepare reinforcement detailing and bar bending schedules (BBS) as
applicable.
✓ Ensure drawing consistency across multidisciplinary project deliverables
Technical Compliance:
✓ Review design inputs, engineering calculations, sketches, and
specifications received from engineers.
✓ Ensure all drawings comply with: Client requirements, Applicable IS
Codes, Industry standards and Project quality procedures
✓ Integrate comments from engineering reviews and client feedback into
final drawings.
Collaboration and Support:
✓ Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other team
members to resolve design issues and implement solutions.
✓ Provide technical information and ideas to support the engineering
team.
Documentation and Record Keeping:
✓ Maintain accurate records of design changes and follow document
control procedures.
✓ Prepare and assemble comprehensive documentation packages.
Documentation and Record Keeping:
✓ Maintain accurate records of design changes and follow document
control procedures.
✓ Prepare and assemble comprehensive documentation packages.
Quality Assurance:
✓ Check technical drafts for accuracy in calculations, measurements, and
units.
✓ Perform quality checks on drawings for function, fit, and producibility.
✓ Verify dimensions, levels, coordinates, and quantities in drawings.
✓ Conduct self-checks and drawing reviews prior to submission.
Required Skills & Qualifications
✓ Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD).
✓ Strong attention to detail and meticulousness.
✓ Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and sketches.
Requirements
✓ Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineering teams and
stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
✓ Renewable Energy Projects (Solar, Wind, BESS).
✓ Power Plants and Substations.
✓ Industrial Facilities.
✓ Infrastructure Project
Job Location: Office-based in India (with flexibility across major metro cities/Project hubs