Electrical CAD Engineer — 3D Design & BIM Coordination

Ignite Talent Group Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group Ltd is seeking an Electrical CAD Engineer to join our established client’s team. The role focuses on producing and maintaining 2D and 3D electrical CAD drawings, layouts, and design packages for diverse electrical installations across commercial, industrial and construction environments.

You will interpret architectural layouts, coordinate with mechanical and structural services, and ensure compliance with industry standards and CAD procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as Electrical CAD Technician, CAD Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ability to produce detailed electrical drawings.
• Understanding of electrical installations in commercial, industrial or construction environments.
• Ability to interpret electrical specifications, drawings and architectural layouts.
• Knowledge of containment systems, cable routing, lighting layouts and small power installations.
• Possession of relevant technical qualification (BTEC/HNC/HND) in electrical engineering or related field.
• Understanding of electrical standards, regulations and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail with high-quality drawings.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; liaise with clients and teams.
• Proactive problem-solving to identify design issues and provide solutions.
• Awareness of drawing standards, revision control and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce, amend and maintain 2D and 3D electrical CAD drawings and design packages.
• Prepare electrical layouts including lighting, small power, containment, distribution boards and cable routing.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural and architectural services to resolve clashes.
• Work independently and with project teams to meet deadlines and delivery targets.
• Ensure drawings comply with CAD standards, project requirements and industry regulations.
• Maintain drawing registers, revisions and documentation in the CDE.
• Assist with CAD standards, procedures and QA processes.
• Support project managers and engineers with design queries and drawing updates.
• Attend design coordination meetings and liaise with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Undertake site visits to verify conditions and support accurate drawings; produce as-built drawings and update documentation.

Skills

CAD design

AutoCAD proficiency

Electrical drawings

Communication skills

Time management

Independent and team work

Problem solving

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (BTEC/HNC/HND)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Common Data Environment (CDE)

Job description

Ignite Talent Group Ltd is seeking an Electrical CAD Engineer to join our established client’s team. The role focuses on producing and maintaining 2D and 3D electrical CAD drawings, layouts, and design packages for diverse electrical installations across commercial, industrial and construction environments.

You will interpret architectural layouts, coordinate with mechanical and structural services, and ensure compliance with industry standards and CAD procedures.