Architectural Engineering Trainee - CAD Design

Architectural Engineering Trainee - CAD Design Job Snapshot

Role:
Architectural Engineering Trainee - CAD Design

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: CAD-Drafting

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of completed university studies

Job Type: Full-time

Architectural Engineering Trainee - CAD Design in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for a Saudi National university student seeking practical exposure to architectural engineering, CAD drafting, technical drawings, engineering standards, and multidisciplinary project delivery. Parsons is hiring a Co-op Trainee to work alongside experienced engineering, construction, and cost management professionals while developing practical skills in drawing preparation, dimensional calculations, technical documentation, and design procedures.

Country:
Saudi Arabia City:
Riyadh Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: CAD-Drafting Salary:  Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality:
Saudi National Job Type: Full-time

The Architectural Engineering Trainee will gain structured workplace experience within a professional engineering environment while supporting the preparation and development of technical drawings for active projects.

The role is designed to translate academic architectural engineering knowledge into practical design and drafting capability.

Working under professional supervision, the trainee will become familiar with CAD workflows, engineering documentation, applicable standards, dimensional calculations, and the procedures used to produce coordinated technical information for project teams.

• Support preparation of architectural and engineering drawings using CAD workstations.
• Learn established drafting standards, drawing conventions, and project documentation procedures.
• Develop basic arrangements, layouts, assemblies, flow sheets, and related technical drawings.
• Convert rough sketches and preliminary engineering information into structured CAD drawings.
• Assist with preparation of isometric and dimensional information where applicable.
• Follow instructions provided by senior engineers, designers, and technical team members.
• Learn how engineering and architectural information is organized within multidisciplinary project documentation.
• Review technical manuals, project instructions, and design directives relevant to assigned work.
• Become familiar with applicable engineering standards and codes used by project teams.
• Develop awareness of ANSI requirements relevant to technical documentation.
• Gain introductory familiarity with PFI standards where applicable to project work.
• Learn the application of ASME requirements within relevant engineering and technical contexts.
• Assist with compiling technical information required for drawing production.
• Perform routine dimensional calculations under supervision.
• Check dimensions, references, notes, and basic drawing information before submission for review.
• Support revisions to drawings following engineering comments and design changes.
• Maintain drawing accuracy and consistency when incorporating markups.
• Follow company procedures for drawing preparation, checking, revision, and issue.
• Support coordination of drawing information with other disciplines when instructed.
• Develop familiarity with document numbering, revision control, and technical records.
• Learn how approved engineering information progresses from concept into coordinated project documentation.
• Assist with organizing technical data used by engineering and design teams.
• Use standard PC software to support engineering documentation and day-to-day project activities.
• Develop practical understanding of professional design office workflows.
• Observe how engineering, construction, and cost management teams coordinate project information.
• Participate in technical discussions and learning activities appropriate to the trainee role.
• Apply university knowledge to real project assignments under professional guidance.
• Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and professional discipline when completing assigned tasks.
• Follow project quality requirements and company policies.
• Complete additional technical responsibilities appropriate to the training program and level of experience.

Candidates must currently be enrolled in an Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university. The trainee should have completed approximately three or more years of study within an Architectural Engineering discipline. The position is suited to a Saudi National student seeking Co-op experience in architectural engineering, technical drafting, CAD, and professional project delivery.

Basic working knowledge of CAD software is required. Familiarity with other PC-based engineering software packages will support successful performance in the role.

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