Electrical CAD Engineer – Substation & BIM Design Lead

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP and 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Job summary

SSE is seeking a CAD Engineer to join the Large Capital Delivery Team in the UK. You will produce accurate plans, elevations, layouts and diagrams for substations, overhead lines and cables, with emphasis on safety at every stage.

The role covers electrical substation, overhead line, underground and subsea cable work, requiring BIM proficiency and strong documentation deliverables. Flexible full-time options available.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in a relevant subject (HND minimum).
• Experienced with Autodesk AutoCAD software.
• Experience in design and construction of high voltage electrical projects up to 132kV.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide modelling, design and drafting support to develop and optimise Substation layouts to SSE requirements.
• Contribute to project options, concept designs and BIM standards and model libraries.
• Act as the main point of contact for all project graphical representation works.
• Develop models, drawings, schematics and diagrams on time and to required standards.

Skills

HV electrical design

Interpersonal skills

UK driving licence

Education

HND minimum

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

SSE is seeking a CAD Engineer to join the Large Capital Delivery Team in the UK. You will produce accurate plans, elevations, layouts and diagrams for substations, overhead lines and cables, with emphasis on safety at every stage.

The role covers electrical substation, overhead line, underground and subsea cable work, requiring BIM proficiency and strong documentation deliverables. Flexible full-time options available.