Electrical CAD Technician

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Wideopen; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Technician to join their growing team. You will be responsible for creating and modifying detailed electrical designs and providing crucial technical support to on-site technicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in using AutoCAD and possess knowledge of electrical engineering principles. This role offers a supportive work environment and significant growth opportunities. Perks include virtual GP services, flexible benefits, and recognition awards.

Benefits

Virtual GP services

Financial wellbeing assistance

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years creating/modifying electrical schematics in Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Solidworks Electrical Software is preferable.
• Experience in Security, Access Control, and CCTV Alarm Systems is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce detailed drawings in accordance with standards.
• Design layouts and diagrams as per project requirements.
• Provide technical support to technicians on-site.

Skills

Electrical schematics in Autodesk AutoCAD

Electrical cabinet internal layouts

Microsoft Office suite

Collaboration using Microsoft Teams

Autodesk REVIT experience

Solidworks Electrical Schematic Software

HV/LV distribution systems

CCTV Alarm Systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

HNC/HND/BTec in Engineering (Electrical)

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the UK's largest Utility companies across the UK, to join as an ambitious Electrical CAD Technician and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth.

Hours – Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm

As an experienced Electrical AutoCAD Technician, you will be working as part of a close knit team, taking concept designs through to detailed manufacturing drawings using your knowledge of AutoCAD (Electrical) Software and parametric modelling software as well as experience of working on a wide variety of electrical projects.

Key Skills & Competencies

• 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).
• Experience of using Autodesk REVIT to produce electrical equipment room layouts (preferable).
• Knowledge of Solidworks Electrical Schematic Software (preferable).
• Experience of dealing with a key infrastructure client (preferable).
• HNC/HND/BTec in Engineering (Electrical). Preferred but not essential (dependent on the applicant).
• Knowledge of HV/LV distribution systems and electrical building systems
• Experience in Security, Access Control and CCTV Alarm Systems would be preferable.
• 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.
• Knowledge / experience of National Grid Drawing procedures TP135 would be advantageous.

Main Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, develop and amend drawings in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures and in line with the agreed timescales and deadlines.
• Design layouts, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, assembly and part drawings and associated cable schedules, BOM's 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 and discipline groups, across various projects.
• Be pro-active in streamlining and automating drawing and engineering processes and propose improvement ideas.
• Attend occasional site surveys.
• Opportunity for remote working (dependent on applicant).

Benefits

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

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