Trainee CAD Engineer

Van Oord; Stokesley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Stokesley is seeking a Trainee CAD Engineer to support offshore wind installation projects. The role focuses on developing skills in creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings under supervision. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of Level 2 education, experience with AutoCAD and Inventor, and a passion for engineering. The company offers a competitive benefits package including hybrid work options, professional development, and modern office conditions.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual salary review

Company bonus

Enhanced holidays

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 education with some work experience.
• Insight into the requirements of a CAD Engineer.
• Engineering appreciation and interest.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D drawings for offshore wind projects.
• Identify clashes and clarify operational issues with 3D visualisations.
• Contribute to efficient transport and installation methods.

Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD

Inventor 3D

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 education

Job description

Due to the expansion of our company, we require a Trainee CAD Engineer based at our office in Stokesley, North Yorkshire.

As Trainee CAD Engineer you shall build on current experience to develop a skillset that can provide detailed 2D and 3D drawings for all phases of our offshore wind installation projects. You will work under supervision and be given guidance on how to produce deck layouts, lifting arrangements, rigging arrangements, jack up position offshore drawings and storyboards.

You will show an aptitude to develop an engineering thought process, and explore engineering solutions with minimal supervision. You will build and develop professional relationships with team members, and gain an understanding of the requirements and deliver in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum of Level 2 education with some work experience.
• An insight to the requirements of a CAD Engineer (Draughtsman).
• An engineering appreciation and interest.
• Some experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor 3D and Vault.
• Confident with good communication and social skills.

Working in an international, high demanding and dynamic organisation, with the possibility to truly have impact on our business, people and environment. We offer a competitive employment benefits package: hybrid working, annual salary review, company bonus, enhanced holidays, purchasing and selling holiday scheme, pension, assurance and insurance schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, subsidised travel, salary sacrifice schemes, long service and other recognition programmes, work-life balance, modern office environment with free parking, and company events.

As a Trainee CAD Engineer, your responsibilities are:

• Creating 2D and 3D drawings of deliverables to our offshore wind projects within our Transport & Installation Unit.
• Identifying clashes and clarifying operational issues by making 3D visualisations.
• Contribute to finding efficient methods for transport and installation of the foundation and wind turbine components.
• Contribute to standardisation and optimisation of work processes within the draughting team.
• Continue professional development in terms of vocational courses and software updates.