CAD Designer

Egis Group; Stafford; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking multiple CAD Designers to support engineering design and optioneering across various UK Power Sector projects. Candidates should have experience in CAD, ideally with 5 years in engineering or the Power sector. The role is primarily remote with opportunities to work from certain offices and requires willingness to travel. Attractive package with competitive salary and bonus included.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Bonus

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Workplace Pension

Death in Service

Company car scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in engineering, ideally in the Power sector.
• Proficient in 2D CAD.
• Self-starter with ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD support for electrical equipment layout and elevation drawings.
• Produce a Contract Drawing List (CDL) for project drawings.
• Ensure project drawings meet client requirements.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Microstation

Drafting

SolidWorks

Job description

Role Description

We require multiple CAD Designers to work within our engineering consultancy division undertaking Optioneering Front End Engineer Design (FEED) and Detailed Design on various projects including customer connections system reinforcement and asset replacement projects.

You will have the opportunity to work on projects that will be across the UK Power Sector including the National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) system, Distribution Networks and Developer led BESS Solar and Data Centre projects.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the UK Power Sector but this is not essential as you will be supported by our team of industry experts and provided with a library of engineering templates to utilise. We require someone who is proficient in the use of 2D CAD who can support the Principal Engineers in developing new and amending existing drawings to support the project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD support for the production of electrical primary equipment layout and elevation drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Key Line Diagrams (KLD), outline cable route drawings, secondary schematics wiring diagrams and support the production of outline optioneering drawing packages as directed by Principal and/or Discipline Specific Design Engineers.
• Produce a Contract Drawing List (CDL) identifying all the drawings being produced or updated as part of the works.
• Ensure that formally issued project drawings are provided in accordance with client requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter capable of working remote from management.
• Must have 5 years experience of working in an engineering sector and ideally the Power sector.
• Proficient in the use of 2D CAD, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel.
• Must have own car with full driving licence and be willing to travel for company business.
• Experience with 3D CAD is desirable.
• Experience with SR188 / TP188 is desirable.
• Must already have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to secure this prior to commencement of the role.

Location

Home based with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton, Heath, Northallerton) as pre‑project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK.

Working Hours

Ideally full time but may consider part time staff positions.

Package

• Competitive Salary plus discretionary bonus.
• Working hours of 40 hours per week. All overtime payable or time off in lieu (your choice) should you work more than this.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Workplace Pension.
• Death in Service.
• Company car scheme.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyones contribution as this builds our culture and means if you work for EGIS you will be included listened to and respected.

Key Skills

Microstation, ASME Codes & Standards, GD&T, PCB, CAD, Mechanical Knowledge, Data Management, Creo, Personal Injury Law, SolidWorks, Drafting, Autocad