HV Cables CAD Technician

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Energy Limited in the UK & Ireland is seeking a CAD Technician to support the Project Management team within the Grid Technologies division. You will deliver detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings for high-voltage substations, focusing on cable system design and drafting, while ensuring QA and compliance with industry standards.

Join a team delivering critical HV projects, working hybrid (Remote/Office) across the UK.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3–5 years as a CAD Technician in HV/power utilities preferred.
• Experience working independently on design tasks in a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and manage detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for HV cable systems based on engineering inputs.
• Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and termination drawings for substations; ensure compliance with BS/ENA and project specs.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to interpret design requirements and resolve technical queries.
• Prepare drawing packages for tender, construction, and handover stages.
• Maintain drawing register and control CAD documentation in the CDE; perform QA checks for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in BOMs and material take-offs from drawings.

Skills

CAD Design

Electrical drawings

HV substations

Independent working

BIM 360 modelling

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Newcastle up Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Substations

Full Time or Part Time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join us as a CAD Technician within the Project Management team of Siemens Energy’s UK & Ireland Grid Technologies division. In this critical role, you will support the delivery of high-voltage substation projects by providing specialized technical design and drafting services. Imagine focusing on HV Cable System Design & Drafting, Project Design Collaboration, and Technical Documentation & Standards Compliance to create accurate, standards-compliant technical drawings. You will play a vital role in integrating your work with the wider project engineering and management functions, ensuring that all technical aspects are meticulously handled.

How You’ll Make a difference

• HV Cable System Design & Drafting : Create, modify, and manage detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for high-voltage cable systems, including routes, layouts, and cross-sections based on engineering inputs.
• Develop and update electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and termination drawings for substation projects. Ensure all drawings and designs comply with project specifications, client requirements, and relevant industry standards (e.g., BS, ENA). Incorporate red-line markups from engineering and site teams to produce accurate as-built documentation.
• Project Design Collaboration: Collaborate closely with project managers and engineers to interpret design requirements, resolve technical queries, and ensure drawing accuracy. Participate in design review meetings to provide expert input on drawing feasibility, constructability, and potential clashes.
• Prepare and compile comprehensive drawing packages for various project stages, including tender, construction, and final handover.
• Technical Documentation & Quality Control : Maintain and manage the project drawing register and control the flow of CAD documentation within the common data environment (CDE). Perform rigorous quality assurance checks on drawings to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established drafting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material take-offs derived from technical drawings.

What You Bring

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience as a CAD Technician, preferably within the high voltage, power transmission, or utilities industry.
• Experience working independently on design tasks within a project-driven environment.
• BIM 360 modelling would be preferred
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in AutoCAD is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and a strong understanding of electrical engineering drawings and high-voltage cable systems.

About the Team

You will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality technical design and drafting services for high-voltage substation projects. Our team collaborates closely with project managers and engineers to ensure that all designs meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. By working together, we strive to support the successful execution of projects that contribute to the energy transition and enhance the reliability of power transmission.

Who is Siemens Energy?

Siemens Energy has been at the forefront of engineering innovation for over 160 years. Its businesses are world-renowned for the research, development, manufacture, and lifetime support of industrial gas turbines for the global oil and gas and power generation industries. Our business continues to grow, relying on the innovation and creative thinking of our employees. Siemens Energy has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 12 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices.

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package, which includes:

• A competitive basic salary and bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and continuous training.