Senior CAD Technician - Civil/Structural for Net Zero Grid

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension

Staff development

Job summary

ESB is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician with a civil or structural background to contribute to Ireland’s electrical transmission network expansion and to help develop innovative engineering solutions for large capital projects.

You will produce 2D and 3D drawings, collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior staff, and apply BIM, Revit and AutoCAD to deliver BIM‑compliant designs while working flexibly from Dublin 2 or Cork with two anchor days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a design consultancy.
• High level of competence in BIM, Revit and AutoCAD for GA, concrete, steel, masonry structures and drainage layouts.
• A Level 7 qualification or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering, or >3 years relevant experience.
• Extensive experience using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD for design, drafting and coordination.
• Full driving licence with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D & 3D drawings, maps and documentation to the highest quality in coordination with team members and stakeholders.
• Produce drawings for tender, construction issue and as-built drawings on project completion.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy.
• Coordinate with internal and external designers and contractors from various engineering disciplines.
• Provide expertise in complex engineering drafting and design tools such as AutoCAD.
• Mentoring of less experienced staff.

Skills

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

2D drafting

3D modelling

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

ESB is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician with a civil or structural background to contribute to Ireland’s electrical transmission network expansion and to help develop innovative engineering solutions for large capital projects.

You will produce 2D and 3D drawings, collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior staff, and apply BIM, Revit and AutoCAD to deliver BIM‑compliant designs while working flexibly from Dublin 2 or Cork with two anchor days.