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.