CAD engineer

J&T Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CAD Engineer to join their Layout team, focusing on the construction of two EPR reactors. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your extensive technical expertise in design office work, particularly in the nuclear sector. You will be responsible for modifying 3D models, creating technical documents, and collaborating with design offices to ensure project success. If you have a strong background in multiple engineering disciplines and are ready to contribute to high-profile nuclear projects, this position is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in design office work with expertise in multiple engineering disciplines.
• 3+ years experience in the nuclear sector required.

Responsibilities

• Modify 3D PDMS models for site changes ensuring design consistency.
• Create 2D drawings and perform technical analysis for site requests.

Skills

Analysis

3D Modeling

Drawing

HVAC

Instrumentation

Modifications

Communication Skills

French

Structures

Electrical Engineering

Energy Consulting

Checks

Civil Engineering

Components

Technical Support

Construction

Accounting

Research

Software Design Engineering

English Communication

Tools

PDMS

E3D

AutoCAD

TEKLA

Job description

Job Title: CAD Engineer
Location: United Kingdom

About the Company:
Founded in 1987, the company specializes in the energy sector, focusing on nuclear plants, industrial sites in the fuel cycle, thermal power plants, and research centers. In 2022, a UK branch was established to provide engineering consulting services, particularly in Control and Instrumentation (C&I) and electrical engineering, supporting the UK nuclear industry.

Job Overview:
The company is seeking an experienced CAD Engineer to join the Layout team for the construction of two EPR reactors at the HPC site. This role involves providing technical support related to plant design, performing modifications to 3D models, and contributing to the production of technical documents that support construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modify 3D PDMS models for site changes that affect design, ensuring consistency and adherence to modeling rules.
• Work on components such as equipment, civil structures, steelwork, piping, HVAC ducts, instrumentation, electrical trays, boxes, and supports.
• Perform 2D and 3D modeling activities to assist the Layout team in responding to site queries.
• Create 2D drawings for the installation team, accounting for site adaptations.
• Liaise with design offices and perform technical analysis for site requests, assessing the impact on various disciplines.
• Conduct 2D-3D checks and produce technical documents to support construction, such as Equipment Location Book and Layout Dummy Bedplate Drawing.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in design office work, with expertise in piping, electrical, HVAC, and civil engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in the nuclear sector.
• Proficiency in PDMS / E3D and AutoCAD.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Knowledge of TEKLA software and experience in plant layout engineering is a plus.
• Fluency in French is an additional asset.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in design office work, with in-depth knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (piping, electrical, HVAC, and civil engineering). Experience in the nuclear sector, proficiency in PDMS/E3D, AutoCAD, and possibly TEKLA, along with strong communication skills, is essential for success in this role.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile nuclear projects, and we are looking for someone who can apply their technical expertise to make a significant impact.

Required Skills:

• Analysis
• 3D Modeling
• Drawing
• HVAC
• Instrumentation
• Modifications
• Communication Skills
• French
• Structures
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Consulting
• Checks
• Civil Engineering
• Components
• AutoCAD
• Technical Support
• Construction
• Accounting
• Research
• Software Design Engineering
• English Communication