Design Technician

SER Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Training provided

Major UK utility clients

Mon-Fri 8:30-17:00

Job summary

SER Limited is seeking an Electrical CAD Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne to develop electrical drawings and BOMs for utility projects across the UK. The role covers concept-to-detail AutoCAD work with occasional site visits and a remote-work option.

You will design layouts and wiring diagrams, support shop floor teams, and liaise with multiple stakeholders. A strong CAD background and team collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating/modifying electrical schematics in AutoCAD (min 2 years).
• Experience creating/modifying electrical cabinet layouts (min 2 years).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to communicate via Teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and amend drawings to standards and deadlines.
• Design layouts, diagrams, BOMs, and cut lists.
• Provide technical support to shop floor and on-site technicians.
• Revise drawings with red-line markups.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams and projects.
• Attend occasional site surveys.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Cabinet layouts

Team collaboration

Drawing management

Site surveys

Education

HNC/HND/BTec in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Solidworks Electrical

Job description

Electrical CAD Technician

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (with occasional site visits and remote working opportunity)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Benefits

• Remote working opportunity
• Training provided
• Opportunity to work with major UK utility clients
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

About the Company

Our client is a successful and established security company specialising in Security / Access Control Systems for some of the UK's largest utility companies. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality design and engineering support across a range of critical infrastructure projects. They are currently in an exciting phase of growth and are looking for an ambitious Electrical CAD Technician to join their close-knit team.

About the Role

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Electrical AutoCAD Technician to join a specialist design and development team. Taking concept designs through to detailed manufacturing drawings, you will use your knowledge of AutoCAD (Electrical) Software and parametric modelling software, alongside experience of working on a wide variety of electrical projects. This role offers variety, technical challenge, and the chance to contribute to essential utility projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Prepare, produce, develop and amend drawings in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures, and in line with agreed timescales and deadlines.
• Design layouts, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, assembly and part drawings, and associated cable schedules, BOMs and cut lists.
• Provide technical support to shop floor and on-site technicians.
• Revise drawings and red-line markups appropriately.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with stakeholders across various teams, discipline groups, and projects.
• Be proactive in streamlining and automating drawing and engineering processes, and propose improvement ideas.
• Attend occasional site surveys.

Requirements

• Experience of creating / modifying electrical schematics in Autodesk AutoCAD (minimum 2 years).
• Experience of creating / modifying electrical cabinet internal layouts (minimum 2 years).
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications (essential).
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively using Microsoft Teams (essential).
• Knowledge of HV/LV distribution systems and electrical building systems.
• A good knowledge of electrical engineering design principles.
• Proficient in producing intelligent library blocks with attributes for data extraction.
• Proficient in CAD data file management and drawing management procedures.
• Good attention to detail, working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a small team / liaise with site teams.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to deal with requests for information in a professional manner.
• Willingness to travel for occasional site visits.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of using Autodesk REVIT to produce electrical equipment room layouts.
• Knowledge of Solidworks Electrical Schematic Software.
• Experience of dealing with a key infrastructure client.
• Experience in Security, Access Control and CCTV Alarm Systems.
• Knowledge / experience of National Grid Drawing procedures TP135.
• HNC/HND/BTec in Engineering (Electrical) - preferred but not essential.

Why Join?

• Growth: Join a successful company during an exciting phase of growth.
• Autonomy: Remote working opportunity available (dependent on applicant).
• Support: Work within a close-knit team with training provided.
• Impact: Contribute to security and access control projects for major UK utility companies.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be subject to screening including 5-year work history, basic disclosure, and financial check. Probationary period: 3 months.