Autocad Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rates

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services is seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Design Engineer to support a Lincoln-based project. The role focuses on AutoCAD-driven electrical design and development of standard libraries and templates.

You will work with engineering teams to ensure documentation quality and compliance, developing symbol libraries and templates while leveraging ControlLogix, PCS7, STEP 7, and Fire & Gas equipment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an AutoCAD Symbol Library for controls and automation, including: ControlLogix, PCS7, STEP 7 TIA Portal, Fire & Gas, vibration monitoring, terminals, circuit breakers.
• Create and update standard engineering designs and AutoCAD templates.
• Convert existing standard junction box designs into AutoCAD format.
• Ensure documentation quality, consistency and compliance across all designs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support automation and control system design requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

Technical drawing

Automation

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

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