Cad Tech

Samuel Knight International; Esher; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector seeks a CAD Technician to work on substation projects focused on clean energy. This full-time role offers the chance to contribute to designs that ensure safety and efficiency, with opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND or equivalent; desirable BSc/BEng.
• 5+ years in substations design, with higher experience for senior/principal roles.
• Knowledge of electrical standards, regulations, and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety by design and participate in hazard reviews.
• Conduct site surveys and coordinate work.
• Design and review electrical documentation for substation systems.

Skills

CAD tools

BIM environment

Substation design

IEC61850

HSE statutes knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

BSc or BEng

Job description

CAD Technician – Horsham

Location: Horsham

At our company, we know that our people are our most important asset. Our goal is to create an environment where you will thrive, and our business will succeed.

We pride ourselves on our experienced and multi-disciplined teams, and our commitment to providing high-quality solutions, which are delivered safely, and to time and budget using our in-house resources. We have the specialised plant and skilled workforce to deliver standalone services as well as fully integrated solutions.

Job Summary

We are looking for a CAD Technician for substations.

This is a unique opportunity to work on delivering projects that enable clean energy. Join a great team with exciting prospects for career growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively drive safety by design and contribute to hazard review meetings.

• Carry out site surveys and coordinate work with site teams as required.

• Review and propose concept and base designs based on tender information.

• Design and review of auxiliary supply, protection and control documentation, schematic diagrams, battery and cable sizing, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, core sheets, etc.

• Design of protection and control equipment settings.

• Sizing of current and voltage transformers.

• Create design and equipment technical specifications.

• Ensure performance is in line with the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for on-time delivery, requirements management and right-first time.

• Ensure design work is delivered to the expected quality and meeting KPI targets.

• Ensure design work is delivered on time as per the project timelines.

• Ensure design work is delivered in line with project work information and employer requirements.

• Ensure design work is delivered in line with applicable standards and specifications.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent is a minimum. BSc., BEng. or equivalent is desirable.

• IEng or CEng chartership status is desirable.

• Experience in using CAD tools and working in a BIM environment.

• Experience in medium voltage and high voltage substation systems design.

• Knowledge and experience of IEC61850 and its applications.

• 5+ years’ experience in substations design. 8+ years’ experience for Senior title. 12+ years’ experience for Principal title.

• Knowledge of HSE statutes.

• Knowledge of general electrical works standards and regulations.

• Knowledge of protection, control, SCADA, transformers, switchgear, batteries, cabling, earthing and lighting standards and regulations.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, , , , belief, , marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Details

Seniority level: Entry

Employment type: Full Time

Job function: CAD Technician

Industries: Infrastructure, Energy, Utilities