Electro-Mechanical CAD Designer

IF1874 GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF) in Leicester requires an Electro-Mechanical CAD Designer to produce 2D/3D drawings for electro-mechanical installations and support multiple engineering projects. You will use Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to deliver circuit diagrams, cable schedules, piping, and structural layouts in a regulated environment.

Collaboration with Systems Engineering and field teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce 2D/3D CAD drawings for electro‑mechanical installations.
• Experience creating electrical and mechanical drawings (cable schedules, piping, structural layouts).
• Understanding of relevant standards and regulations in a regulated engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 2D/3D drawings for electro‑mechanical installations at the Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF).
• Develop detailed designs to specifications, standards and regulations.
• Review drawings for accuracy and support engineering colleagues on projects.

Skills

2D/3D CAD design

Electrical/mechanical drawings

Regulatory standards compliance

Education

City & Guilds/HNC/HND or Degree in CAD/Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power requirements for their high-performance, efficient and demanding applications. We work with the world's major, industry, maritime and defence organisations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency, whilst delivering key capability, availability and decarbonisation through our advanced electrical power systems and marine power & propulsion solutions. The Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF) is a dedicated, full power, land-based test facility and plays a crucial role in de-risking present and future power and propulsion technologies, systems and from product development and verification through to complete, full-scale integrated power and propulsion including new 'clean ship' technologies. The MPTF is the only commercial land-based facility in the world that is capable of full-scale testing of complete integrated naval power and propulsion systems from ship fit prime movers through to propulsion at up to 20MWscale.

Job Description The role of Electro-Mechanical CAD Designer at GE Power Conversion UK is an exceptional opportunity for your capabilities, enthusiasm, and experience to make a real impact at one of the leading energy technology companies working on major, global projects.

About The Role

This role is based at our Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF) in Whetstone (Leicester). This state-of-the-art facility plays a crucial role in de-risking, present and future platforms, energy and propulsion technologies, micro grids and associated systems and solutions for both surface ships and submarines. This is an autonomous role where you will be responsible for producing engineering designs and drawings, using AutoCAD / Autodesk Inventor computer aided design (CAD) software, to provide support for all engineering activities at the Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF) on a variety of engineering projects. The areas of responsibility will cover electrical system drawings and documentation: circuit diagrams, single line diagrams, interconnection drawings, cable schedules; and also for: cable routing, piping systems, plant layout / spatial design, mechanical arrangements, and structural designs. The duties can vary day to day and month to month, depending on the project and the status of the project, and also the facility requirements. Ready for a new, exciting career opportunity, you will report directly to the Systems Engineering Manager, collaborating with a diverse engineering and business community. As part of this role, you will also have responsibility for the following activities:

• Comply with company and regulatory health and safety requirements.
• Create and maintain all project and site facility 2D/3D drawings for electro-mechanical installations.
• Developing detailed designs to specifications, standards, and regulations.
• Execute the design adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures.
• Review engineering drawings and designs for accuracy to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Providing technical support to Engineering colleagues.
• Survey the existing building, structures, for the creation and update of drawings.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers (including site visits).
• Assists in other areas of the business as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

City & Guilds, HNC/HND or Degree in CAD, Engineering, or a related discipline. Advanced user of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, or similar packages, with a strong track record in both 2D and 3D electro-mechanical design. Proven experience in producing complex electrical/mechanical drawings (cable schedules, piping, and structural layouts) within a regulated engineering environment. A proactive, self-motivated professional who thrives in a diverse, collaborative facility environment.

The applicant must be a sole national British citizen and have a valid UK passport, and holds, or is eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level. Hold a valid full UK driving licence.

Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.

You can expect from us Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects. A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements. Attractive compensation. Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance. 26 days vacation + bank holidays. Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company. Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different... we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE", in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

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