CAD Technician / Junior Design Engineer

GMC Utilities Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GMC Utilities Group in Dublin is seeking a CAD Technician / Junior Design Engineer to support engineering and project teams with the preparation, development, and maintenance of technical drawings and documentation.

The candidate will prepare CAD drawings and documentation, review for accuracy, and assist with design drawings and project records, while ensuring compliance with standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in CAD Technician or similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Full driving licence would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings and technical documentation.
• Produce detailed drawings and layouts to project requirements and standards.
• Assist engineers with design drawings, plans and construction documentation.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Make revisions to drawings based on engineering/site requirements.
• Assist with as-built drawings and project records.
• Interpret engineering information, specifications, surveys and site information.
• liaise with engineers, project managers, site teams and stakeholders to meet drawing requirements.
• Maintain organised drawing files and document control procedures.
• Assist with site and project-related technical queries as required.
• Ensure work complies with standards, health and safety, and company procedures.

Skills

CAD experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career?

The Role.

GMC are currently seeking a CAD Technician / Junior Design Engineer to join our team in Dublin.

The successful candidate will support our engineering and project teams with the preparation, development, and maintenance of technical drawings and documentation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, update, and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings and technical documentation.
• Produce detailed drawings and layouts in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
• Assist engineers with the preparation of design drawings, plans, and construction documentation.
• Review drawings and technical information for accuracy and completeness.
• Make revisions to drawings based on engineering and site requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of as-built drawings and project records.
• Interpret engineering information, specifications, surveys, and site information.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, site teams, and other stakeholders to ensure drawing requirements are met.
• Maintain organised drawing files and ensure appropriate document control procedures are followed.
• Assist with site and project-related technical queries where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant standards, specifications, health and safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Support the wider engineering team with general technical and project-related tasks.

The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum1 year’s relevant experiencein a CAD Technician, Junior Engineer, Engineering Technician, or similar role.
• Experience usingAutoCAD.
• Good understanding of technical drawings and engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the utilities and engineering industry.
• Full driving licence would be an advantage.

Become a part of something bigger.

At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [e-mail].

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Our Future.

Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland’s leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.

One of our core values is to “Focus on the Future”.

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people’s quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland’s infrastructure of tomorrow, today.