Senior MEP Draughtsman

Location: Remote (United Arab Emirates)

Department: Product Operations

The Opportunity

• We're looking for a highly capable, hands-on Senior MEP Draughtsman. This role is open to all nationalities (UAE / Gulf experience preferred).

What you'll do

• Lead preparation and review of detailed MEP shop drawings, coordinated drawings, and as-built drawings using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Perform advanced MEP coordination across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, architectural, structural, and interior design drawings to eliminate clashes.
• Produce accurate Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP), lighting layouts, power layouts, cable tray routing, and piping/ducting coordination drawings.
• Develop wall coordination drawings, riser diagrams, schematic layouts, and section details for all MEP services.
• Prepare and maintain load schedules, panel schedules, cable schedules, equipment schedules, and BOQ support drawings.
• Ensure all drawings comply with DEWA regulations, UAE standards, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, and Dubai Green Building Regulations.
• Revise drawings based on consultant comments, RFIs, site conditions, and authority feedback in a timely manner.
• Mentor and guide junior draughtsmen and CAD operators on MEP drafting standards, coordination techniques, and software best practices.
• Support MEP engineers in preparing material submittals, shop drawing packages, and technical documentation for approvals.
• Maintain organized drawing registers, version control, transmittal logs, and document control processes for MEP discipline.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings and use Navisworks / Revit for clash detection and resolution.
• Prepare handover documentation packages including as-built drawings, O&M manual drawings, and test certificate drawings.
• Identify design conflicts early and raise RFIs/RFCs to ensure clash-free construction and smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Drafting or related field.
• 6–10 years of MEP drafting experience in UAE construction projects (high-rise, commercial, residential, villas preferred).
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP (mandatory); Navisworks knowledge is a strong plus.
• Deep understanding of DEWA standards, UAE building codes, and MEP coordination principles.
• Proven experience in full MEP coordination (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting) across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent attention to detail, drawing accuracy, and version control discipline.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Good English communication (Arabic is a plus). 

About the Company

About Perle

Perle powers the most ambitious AI initiatives in the world with human intelligence at scale. We work with the world’s leading model builders and enterprises to deliver expert-in-the-loop data, model evaluation, and trust systems that make AI safe, responsible, efficient and exceptionally high-performing.

Our clients don’t buy software, they buy outcomes: accuracy, reliability, and defensibility.

We’re an early-stage, founder-led company operating in the highest-stakes markets of AI. Every hire defines how we win.