Civil Draftsman

Produces drawings using computer assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines or by hand using compasses dividers protractors triangles and other drafting devices Drafts plans and detailed drawings for structures installations and construction projects such as highways sewage disposal systems and dikes working from sketches or notes Draws maps diagrams and profiles uses cross-sections and surveys to represent elevations topographical contours subsurface formations and structures Correlates interprets and modifies data obtained from topographical surveys well logs and geophysical prospecting reports Finishes and duplicates drawings and documentation packages according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction using blueprinting photography or other duplicating methods Reviews rough sketches drawings specifications and other engineering data received from civil engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts Supervises or conducts field surveys inspections or technical investigations to obtain data required to revise construction drawing Determines the order of work and method of presentation such as orthographic or isometric drawing Calculates excavation tonnage and prepares graphs and fill-hauling diagrams for use in earth-moving operations Explains drawings to production or construction teams and provides adjustments as necessary Locates and identifies symbols located on topographical surveys to denote geological and geophysical formations or oil field installations Calculates weights volumes and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs Determines quality cost strength and quantity of required materials and enters figures on materials lists Plots characteristics of boreholes for oil and gas wells from photographic subsurface survey recordings and other data representing depth degree and direction of inclination Performs other duties assigned by immediate superior as & when required

Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position in Roads and Infrastructure projects Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment Strong English communication Skills Attention to details Open-minded and mature Sound judgment and pro-active attitude AutoCAD software usage design knowledge in road infrastructure utilities & pipeline projects