CAD Technician

ENWL; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is seeking an Electrical CAD Technician with experience in block cable diagrams, substation layouts and SLDs. You will manage and update project drawings, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery while coordinating with design engineers and supply chain.

Ideal candidates will hold an ONC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) and demonstrate knowledge of ETAP or Digsilent.

Qualifications

• Excellent CAD knowledge with AutoCAD proficiency.
• Strong understanding of electricity distribution networks, substations, transformers, underground networks, metering rooms.

Responsibilities

• Own and update project design drawings and ensure high quality output.
• Resolve connectivity and layout design issues in customer projects, including optioneering and discussions with design engineers and supply chain.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety and environment standards and meets customer expectations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical network knowledge

P&C diagrams

Document control

GIS data

Education

ONC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Digsilent

Job description

Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is the specialist engineering arm of the Electricity North West Group. We deliver high and low voltage infrastructure services across the UK, operating independently from the regulated network business. Our expertise spans the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private electrical networks for commercial and industrial clients.

With a growing national footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, ENWCML plays a vital role in supporting the UK’s energy transition and infrastructure resilience.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re building smarter, greener electricity networks to help Britain grow—investing in a better future, faster.

A Fantastic Opportunity: CAD Technician

Do you know your reds from your greens? We are looking for an Electrical CAD Technician with experience in block cable diagrams, substation layouts and SLD's.

As a CAD Technician you will have an awareness of electrical network design and understanding of the technical drawings and document management control processes.

You will have shared responsibility for managing and updating project design drawings and ensuring your customer is delighted in everything we do. You will take ownership of and proactively seek support and resolution of any connectivity and layout design issues on Customer’s projects including optioneering, discussions with the design engineer and our supply chain.

Ultimately you will ensure all work is carried out to the highest quality and in accordance with health, safety and environment legislation, whilst always providing an excellent service to our customers.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• Excellent CAD knowledge and experience specifically using AutoCAD software
• A good understanding of the electricity distribution network, substation switchgear, transformers, underground networks and metering room layouts
• An ONC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering as minimum qualification or equivalent would be desirable
• Proven experience & working knowledge of the production to appropriate standards of Electrical Protection & Control (P&C) Diagrams (SLD’s, KLD’s & Block Cable Diagrams)
• Proven experience & working knowledge of Implementing and continuous improvement of document issue and control methodology.
• Knowledge of Electricity Asset Data Records (GIS), and relevant Electricity Specifications
• Knowledge of electrical modelling software (i.e., ETAP, Digsilent)
• Experience of working in a Customer Service environment.

What we’re offering

We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable