CAD Engineer - HV Substations & BIM Design (Flexible)

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing benefits (online GP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is seeking a CAD Engineer to join the Large Capital Delivery Team across the UK. You will produce accurate plans, elevations, layouts and diagrams for substations and transmission projects, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The role covers electrical substation, overhead lines, underground and subsea cable work. You will model, design and draft on assigned projects, develop BIM standards and libraries, and serve as the main contact for graphical

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in a relevant subject (HND minimum).
• Experienced and proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD software.
• Experience in the design and construction of high voltage electrical projects on distribution networks (up to and including 132kV).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred as there will be regular site travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide modelling, design, and drafting support to develop and optimise Substation layouts to SSE requirements.
• Be involved in project options and development assessments, BIM standards and model libraries.
• Be the main point of contact for all project graphical representation works.
• Develop models, drawings, schematics, diagrams, maps, and related documentation on time and to standards.

Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD

HV design

3D modelling tools

Education

HND minimum

Tools

Revit

Vault

Civil 3D

Job description

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is seeking a CAD Engineer to join the Large Capital Delivery Team across the UK. You will produce accurate plans, elevations, layouts and diagrams for substations and transmission projects, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The role covers electrical substation, overhead lines, underground and subsea cable work. You will model, design and draft on assigned projects, develop BIM standards and libraries, and serve as the main contact for graphical