Electrical Draftsperson: CAD & PDM Expert (Hybrid)

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% corporate performance bonus

Final salary pension scheme

25 days annual leave + 2.5 privilege

Site closure over Christmas

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Electrical Draftsperson to deliver electrical design documentation for world-leading fusion research and technology programmes. You will create high-quality 2D/3D drawings, develop piping and instrumentation diagrams, and manage documentation in PDM/PLM systems.

This role supports safe manufacture, installation and operation of complex systems. Regular onsite presence is required, with flexible working options where compatible with business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience producing electrical drawings to UK/European standards.
• Experience with PDM/PLM and document control tools.
• Ability to develop technical documentation for manufacture, testing, commissioning and maintenance.
• Experience providing technical guidance on electrical drafting.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical drawings and technical documentation from concept through detailed design using specialist CAD tools.
• Create 2D and 3D drawings to support electrical design solutions and system integration.
• Develop piping and instrumentation diagrams and control system diagrams.
• Control and maintain design documentation within PDM/PLM systems.
• Coordinate design activities to deliver documentation within project timescales and budgets.
• Apply UK/European/international standards to ensure compliant deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop integrated electrical and mechanical solutions.
• Administer CAD, PDM/PLM and related systems to support documentation workflows.
• Review and release drawings meeting UKAEA quality requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical support to colleagues in electrical documentation.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Technical documentation

Collaboration with engineering teams

PDM/PLM experience

MS Office proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical CAD software

PDM/PLM systems

SharePoint

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Electrical Draftsperson to deliver electrical design documentation for world-leading fusion research and technology programmes. You will create high-quality 2D/3D drawings, develop piping and instrumentation diagrams, and manage documentation in PDM/PLM systems.

This role supports safe manufacture, installation and operation of complex systems. Regular onsite presence is required, with flexible working options where compatible with business needs.