Drawlines Consult is an engineering consultancy firm operating in Doha, Qatar, specializing in design and project management services for the construction and infrastructure sectors. The company is involved in delivering high-quality technical solutions, ensuring compliance with local standards, and managing complex drawing and documentation processes for major projects.
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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer at Drawlines Consult (Qatar · Doha)
Full Time
📍 Location: Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦
Company: Drawlines Consult
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Drawlines Consult is seeking two highly experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join their team. This is a senior, mid-career role requiring 7 to 13 years of relevant experience. The position is exclusively open to Qatari nationals. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of mechanical design documentation, with a specific focus on reviewing As-Built and RLM (Record Layout Map) drawings, managing revisions, and leading a team of drafters. This role demands a meticulous eye for detail, strong coordination skills, and deep technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be entrusted with the following core duties:
- Quality Assurance & Review: Strengthen and lead the quality review process for As-Built drawings before final submission, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- RLM Drawing Compliance: Review and verify that Record Layout Map (RLM) drawings strictly meet project specifications and local authority requirements.
- Design Consistency: Ensure absolute consistency between the original Design drawings and the final RLM drawings, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Gap Analysis: Systematically identify any missing drawings, organized by floor and by building system, to ensure a complete documentation package.
- Comment Incorporation: Verify that all comments from the Online Commenting System (OCS) or relevant review bodies have been accurately incorporated into the drawings.
- Coordination & Scheduling: Coordinate all drawing revisions and manage submission schedules to meet project deadlines.
- Team Leadership: Oversee and guide internal drafters, ensuring high standards of drawing quality control and adherence to best practices.
Candidate Requirements (Mandatory)
| Requirement Category | Specific Qualification |
|---|---|
| Nationality | This position is for Qatari nationals only. |
| Experience | 7 to 13 years of proven, relevant experience in mechanical design engineering within the construction, infrastructure, or consultancy sector. |
| Technical Expertise | Strong experience with As-Built drawings and RLM (Record Layout Map) drawings review and verification. |
| Software Skills | Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential for reviewing and coordinating drawing changes. |
| Core Competencies | Demonstrated skills in design coordination, technical documentation, revision control, and drafting team supervision. |
| Process Knowledge | Familiarity with OCS (Online Commenting System) or similar project collaboration and comment management systems. |
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal engineer for this role will be:
- A meticulous and quality-focused professional who takes ownership of the technical accuracy and completeness of project documentation.
- An effective coordinator and leader, capable of managing schedules, supervising drafters, and liaising with design teams to ensure seamless drawing production.
- Systematic and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to track revisions, identify gaps, and verify compliance.
- Deeply familiar with local Doha/Qatar project delivery standards and the specific requirements for As-Built and RLM documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does RLM stand for?
RLM stands for Record Layout Map. These are final drawings that document the exact “as-built” condition of a project, including all changes made during construction, and are often required for handover, asset management, and future maintenance.
2. What is OCS in this context?
OCS likely refers to an Online Commenting System, a digital platform used by clients, consultants, or authorities to review drawings and provide feedback or comments during the design and approval process. Verifying the incorporation of these comments is a key quality check.
3. Is this a design-from-scratch role or a documentation role?
This role is heavily focused on the later stages of the design and project lifecycle: quality control, verification, and coordination of final documentation (As-Built and RLM). It requires strong design knowledge, but the primary task is ensuring the accuracy and completeness of records.
4. Why is this role only for Qatari nationals?
This role is part of the nationalization (Qatarization) efforts within the engineering and consultancy sector in Qatar, aiming to develop and employ local technical talent in senior positions.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Qatari Mechanical Design Engineer with the required background in As-Built and RLM documentation, Drawlines Consult encourages you to apply.
Submit your application via the official listing:
👉 Apply for Mechanical Design Engineer Position