CAD Technician/ Modeler

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Our Middle East operations have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician to join our office in Abu Dhabi building services team

Role purpose:

 As a senior Civil Infrastructure BIM Modeler at GHD, you will collaborate on complex infrastructure and transportation projects across the UAE and the GCC region. Leveraging your expertise in various civil infrastructure systems, including wet and dry utilities modelling, transportation jobs, you will contribute to innovative solutions in Civil engineering designing and drafting. Your role will encompass the design, modelling, documentation within multidisciplinary projects.

At GHD, we value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to grow and contribute to some of the most dynamic civil infrastructure projects in the region.

Key duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and rationalize the civil infrastructure design, models and geometry from information received in various formats (hand sketches, engineering drawings, CAD drawings, 3D models, PDFs, etc.) ensuring alignment with civil engineering design intent and technical requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed 3D parametric models of civil infrastructure systems (e.g., roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities) using software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Dynamo, Navisworks, or similar, applying advanced knowledge of civil design and modeling principles.
• Coordinate infrastructure models with architectural, structural, and MEP models, resolving clashes and ensuring integration through collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate with the team lead and BIM lead to produce civil infrastructure design documentation in accordance with BIM execution plans, project specifications, and established drawing standards.
• Oversee and perform quality checks on civil design models and technical documentation, validating accuracy, technical quality, and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of company-wide BIM standards, as well as project-specific templates and object libraries specific to civil models.
• Mentor and share knowledge with the design and drafting team in civil infrastructure modeling and BIM methodologies.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, providing technical insights and solutions related to civil infrastructure systems.
• Stay updated with advancements in digital design, parametric modeling, and civil engineering technologies, and propose innovative practices to enhance project delivery and modeling efficiency.

Experience and knowledge:

• Proven experience in modeling and coordinating large-scale infrastructure projects such as Utilities, highways, railways and tunnels.
• Hands-on experience with BIM implementation across all project phases (concept, schematic, preliminary, detailed design, tender and construction).
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating with architects, structural engineers, MEP, and contractors.
• Familiarity with BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Level of Development (LOD) standards, and ISO 19650 or similar BIM standards.
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Dynamo and MicroStation is required.
• Expertise in modeling grading, corridors, utility pipe networks, and pressure networks.
• Strong knowledge of documentation practices and standards, such as BIM templates, part list creation, property data set management, and drawing production workflows.
• Ability to mentor junior modelers and support team development.
• Proactive in problem-solving and optimizing modeling workflows.

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.