CAD Engineer – Substation & HV Design (Flexible)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work

Family leave support

Job summary

SSE, a leading energy infrastructure company, is seeking a CAD Engineer to join the Large Capital Delivery Team. You will create substations, overhead and underground layouts, ensuring safety considerations at every stage.

Travel to site locations across the UK is expected, with 3D modelling capabilities developing in the background. Permanent, full-time role offering Flexible First options and a benefits package supporting finances, wellbeing and family.

Qualifications

• HND minimum in a relevant subject.
• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD software.
• Experience in high voltage electrical project design up to 132kV.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate plans, elevations, layouts and diagrams for substations and lines.
• 1D/2D drawings, schematics, maps and other documentation to required standards.
• Be the main point of contact for all project graphical representation works.
• Develop BIM models and model libraries in line with SSE requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

HND or higher in a relevant subject

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Revit

Vault

Civil 3D

Job description

SSE, a leading energy infrastructure company, is seeking a CAD Engineer to join the Large Capital Delivery Team. You will create substations, overhead and underground layouts, ensuring safety considerations at every stage.

Travel to site locations across the UK is expected, with 3D modelling capabilities developing in the background. Permanent, full-time role offering Flexible First options and a benefits package supporting finances, wellbeing and family.