AutoCAD Draftsman (ELV, Telecom, IT) interview questions

I've been an AutoCAD draftsman for eight years, five in Oman. Started in India producing electrical and ELV drawings for residential projects, moved to commercial buildings, and for the past four years I've been senior draftsman at an Omani consultancy producing ELV, telecom, and IT drawings for major projects. I produce detailed installation drawings, single line diagrams, and as-built documentation. I'm proficient in AutoCAD, Revit (for coordinated MEP work), and have working knowledge of Bluebeam for review and markup.

Receive the brief and the senior engineer's design intent. Review architectural and structural backgrounds; flag any version mismatch immediately. Set up the drawing template per project standards (titleblock, layers, scales). Produce drawings progressively: general arrangement first, then specific details, then schedules. Cross-reference everything; if a detail is on drawing 5 and referenced from drawing 1, both must say so. Quality check every drawing before issue: line weights, layer assignments, dimensions, references. Issue with proper document control numbers.

I work in Revit when the project allows so coordination happens in the model. Where 2D AutoCAD is used, I overlay other disciplines' drawings as references and flag clashes immediately. Weekly coordination meetings I attend even when the senior engineer can also attend; the draftsman often sees coordination issues first. Documentation of clashes resolved keeps the project moving rather than recurring issues.

Strict version control: every drawing has a revision number, revision date, and description of the change. Revision cloud around the changed area on the drawing itself so reviewers can see what changed without comparing full drawings. Document control register tracking every revision issued. For as-built drawings post-construction: site visit to verify the installed work matches drawings, mark up any deviations, update the drawings to reflect actual installation. As-built quality affects the building's operation long after the project ends.

Engineers I treat as partners, not bosses; I ask questions when sketches aren't clear, suggest alternatives when I see a better approach. Clients I rarely interact with directly but when I do, I'm professional and respectful of their position. Most of my work goes through the senior engineer who interfaces with the client; my job is to make him look good through quality drawings, not to be the spotlight.

For a senior AutoCAD draftsman role in Oman I'd target OMR 600 to 850 total package depending on the project complexity and specialism (ELV, MEP, structural). Revit-capable draftsmen command a premium. I'm on 30-60 days' notice. Beyond pay I'd value learning opportunities; the consultancy industry is moving toward BIM and I want to keep building those skills.