CAD Technician

SP Electricity North West; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employer rewards portal

L&D development opportunities

Job summary

SP Electricity North West is seeking an Electrical CAD Technician with strong AutoCAD expertise and a solid understanding of the electricity distribution network. You will help manage and update project design drawings, ensuring high quality and compliance with document control processes, while engaging with design engineers and the supply chain.

You’ll contribute to optioneering, layout and connectivity discussions, and strive to deliver excellent customer service, with a clear focus on health,

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD with strong CAD knowledge.
• Good understanding of the electricity distribution network and substations.
• Experience with P&C diagrams (SLD, KLD, block cable diagrams) and document control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update project design drawings with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with design engineers and supply chain to resolve connectivity and layout design issues.
• Support optioneering and discussions to improve network designs while ensuring high quality and HSE compliance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical network design

Substation layouts

Documentation control

P&C diagrams (SLD/KLD/Block cables)

Education

ONC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Digsilent

Job description

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:

25 days annual leave increasing with length of service

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.