Job description

Company Description

A premier Saudi Arabian entertainment and hospitality company owned by the PIF. Was founded in 1997 as the nation’s first athlete representation agency,  has now evolved into a global developer of iconic destinations and spectacular live experiences.

The Detailing Engineer sits within SELA's fabrication and production workshop, converting design concepts, 3D
renders, and structural/architectural drawings into fully dimensioned, buildable shop drawings for event sets,
exhibition stands, scenic elements, staging, and structures. He/she is the technical bridge between the Design
department and the Workshop floor, ensuring every fabricated piece is engineered for accuracy, material efficiency, structural integrity, and safe rigging/installation before a single cut is made. This is a detail-critical, deadline-driven role requiring strong CAD/3D modeling skills combined with practical knowledge of fabrication methods used in live events.

Key Responsibilities

1. Detailing & Technical Drawing
• Shop Drawing Production: Convert approved concept designs, 3D renders, and architectural drawings into detailed 2D fabrication drawings and cutting lists for carpentry, metalwork, and scenic elements.
• 3D Modeling: Build accurate 3D models (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Tekla, Solidworks, or equivalent) of sets, stands, and structures to validate dimensions, tolerances, and assembly sequence prior to production.
• Material & BOQ Take-off: Generate precise bills of quantities and cut lists for timber, steel, aluminum, MDF, acrylic, and other fabrication materials to minimize wastage and support accurate procurement.
• Structural Detailing: Detail load-bearing elements, connections, weld points, and fixings for platforms, trusses, staging, and rigging points, ensuring designs are structurally sound and code-compliant.
• Clash Detection: Cross-check drawings against MEP, AV, lighting, and rigging layouts to identify and resolve clashes before fabrication begins.

2. Production Support & Coordination
• Workshop Liaison: Work directly with the Installation Team Leader, carpenters, welders, and fabricators to clarify drawings, resolve on-the-shop-floor queries, and update details based on practical build constraints.
• Design Liaison: Coordinate with Designers and Project Managers to confirm design intent, obtain approvals on technical revisions, and communicate any design changes required for buildability.
• As-Built Updates: Revise and reissue drawings to reflect on-site or in-workshop modifications, maintaining an accurate as-built record for each project.
• CNC & Machine Files: Prepare CNC cutting/routing files and machine-ready outputs where applicable, to streamline pre-fabrication in the workshop.

3. Quality & Compliance
• Design Validation: Verify that all detailed drawings meet client specifications, structural safety margins, and applicable Saudi building and event safety codes.
• Documentation Control: Maintain organized, version-controlled drawing registers and issue drawings through proper revision and approval workflows.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring detailing issues or fabrication inefficiencies and recommend standardized details, templates, or jigs to improve workshop throughput.

Qualifications & Skills
• Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 3+ years of detailing/drafting experience in event production, exhibition stand fabrication, scenic/theatrical construction, steel detailing, or a similar workshop-based manufacturing environment.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp; working knowledge of Tekla Structures, Solidworks, Rhino, or 3ds Max is an advantage.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of carpentry, metalwork, rigging, and structural connections, along with material properties and fabrication tolerances.
• Standards Awareness: Familiarity with structural safety margins, load calculations, and relevant Saudi/international codes applicable to temporary event structures.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong spatial visualization, ability to work under pressure against tight
production deadlines, and clear communication with both design and shop-floor teams.

Typical Working Conditions
• Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment, which may include loud noise, dust, and heat, with some on-site installation work.
• Hours: May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet event deadlines.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site, which may include lifting, standing for long periods, and working in varied conditions.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma