CAD Engineer - Substation & HV Design

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is seeking a CAD Engineer to join the Large Capital Delivery Team. The role focuses on producing detailed substation layouts, wiring diagrams, and related drawings for UK projects, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You will contribute to BIM standards, model libraries, and project options while acting as the main contact for graphical representation. A relevant engineering qualification and AutoCAD proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in a relevant subject (HND minimum).
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD software.
• Experience in high-voltage electrical project design (132kV).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, Vault and Civil 3D would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

UK driving licence preferred

Education

HND in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Revit

Vault

Civil 3D

Job description

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is seeking a CAD Engineer to join the Large Capital Delivery Team. The role focuses on producing detailed substation layouts, wiring diagrams, and related drawings for UK projects, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You will contribute to BIM standards, model libraries, and project options while acting as the main contact for graphical representation. A relevant engineering qualification and AutoCAD proficiency are required.