AutoCad Design Engineer

Rullion Managed Services; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services seeks an experienced Controls & Automation Design Engineer in Lincoln to develop AutoCAD symbol libraries and templates for controls systems. You will work on automation projects, ensuring high-quality, standards-compliant drawings and documentation.

Essential: proven AutoCAD experience in engineering, strong electrical drawing skills, and ability to manage symbol libraries and templates. Immediate start on a 6-month contract, on-site in Lincoln.

Qualifications

• Proven AutoCAD experience in an engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of technical drawing standards and electrical design documents.
• Ability to create and manage symbol libraries, templates and standard drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an AutoCAD Symbol Library for controls and automation systems.
• Create and update standard engineering designs and AutoCAD templates.
• Convert existing standard junction box designs into AutoCAD format.
• Ensure consistency, quality and compliance across all design documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support automation and control system design.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Control systems

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Siemens PCS7

Siemens STEP 7/TIA Portal

Job description

Controls & Automation Design Engineer (AutoCAD)

Location: Lincoln

Contract Length: 6 Months

Hours: 37 Hours per Week (Monday to Thursday: 7.5 hours/day, Friday: 7 hours/day)

Rate: £48 - £65 PAYE | £64 - £87 Umbrella

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Design Engineer to support a key engineering project based in Lincoln. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled AutoCAD professional with a strong background in controls, automation, and electrical design to contribute to the development of industry-standard design libraries and engineering templates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive AutoCAD Symbol Library for controls and automation systems, including:
  • ControlLogix
  • PCS7
  • STEP 7 TIA Portal
  • Fire & Gas equipment
  • Vibration monitoring systems
  • Terminals
  • Circuit breakers
• Create and update standard engineering designs and AutoCAD templates.
• Convert existing standard junction box designs into AutoCAD format.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all design documentation.
• Work closely with engineering teams to support automation and control system design requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience using AutoCAD within an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of technical drawing standards and electrical design documentation.
• Ability to create and manage symbol libraries, templates, and standard design drawings.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Automation and Control Panel Design.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems such as:
  • Rockwell ControlLogix
  • Siemens PCS7
  • Siemens STEP 7 TIA Portal
• Familiarity with instrumentation, fire and gas systems, and industrial electrical equipment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive contract rates.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile engineering programme.
• Collaborative engineering environment.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

All PPE provided and Health and Safety explained before and on site.

If you are an experienced Controls & Automation Design Engineer with strong AutoCAD expertise and a background in automation systems, we'd like to hear from you.

Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.