Technician – Substations Omexom Design · Glasgow

Omexom UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Technician – Substations to support the production of high-quality civil and structural drawings for substation projects. The role involves close collaboration with engineers, maintaining drawing registers, and ensuring compliance with design standards, providing an excellent opportunity for skills development in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience using AutoCAD for civil or structural projects.
• Understanding of technical drawings and principles of civil design.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update civil and structural drawings for substation components.
• Assist with the development of 3D models under guidance.
• Work closely with civil and structural engineers on design intent.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

ONC/HNC in Civil Engineering

Equivalent qualification in Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Technician – Substations

Location: Glasgow (Hamilton)
Reporting to: Senior Technician – Substation Civil
Business Unit: Omexom Design

Purpose of the Position

To support the preparation of high-quality civil and structural drawings and models for transmission and distribution substation projects. The Technician will assist design engineers and senior technicians in producing 2D and 3D deliverables, maintaining drawing registers, and ensuring accurate and timely design output aligned with project standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Including but not limited to:

• Drawing Production
  Produce and update civil and structural drawings for substation components such as foundations, bunds, roads, fencing, and equipment layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent software.

• Model Assistance
  Assist with the development of 3D models and digital drawings using tools such as Civil 3D, Revit, or similar, under the guidance of senior team members.

• Drawing Management
  Maintain drawing files, assist in version control, and ensure up-to-date records within the Common Data Environment (CDE).

• Design Team Support
  Work closely with civil and structural engineers to ensure drawings accurately reflect design intent and incorporate any revisions or mark-ups.

• Compliance and Standards
  Follow established Omexom and client drafting standards and procedures, including drawing formatting, layer conventions, and referencing.

• Documentation
  Support the maintenance of drawing registers, schedules, and technical file organisation as part of overall design assurance processes.

• Learning and Development
  Take part in on-the-job training, mentoring, and skills development to build technical knowledge and CAD/BIM capability.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related technical field.

• Practical experience using AutoCAD for civil or structural projects.

• Understanding of technical drawings and the principles of civil or structural design.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a collaborative design environment.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience working on infrastructure, utility, or substation projects.

• Familiarity with 3D modelling tools (e.g. Civil 3D, Revit).

• Awareness of UK design standards, including CDM 2015 and BS EN / Eurocodes.

• Exposure to CDE platforms or drawing/document management systems.