HV OHL CAD Technician (Tekla) – 3D Power Grid Designs

Bakerhicks; Motherwell; Hybrid; ZAR 699,000 - 1,049,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / cash allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Job summary

BakerHicks is seeking a CAD Technician for HV Overhead Line Structures to join its UK overhead line team. You will develop high-quality 3D models and detailed drawings using Tekla Structures, collaborating with OHL engineers to ensure precise deliverables and adherence to CAD standards.

The role offers hybrid working and strong career development within a multidisciplinary environment, enabling you to contribute to flagship energy infrastructure projects and mentor junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Proven Tekla Structures experience in an engineering design environment.
• Strong 3D modelling and drafting capabilities.
• Experience producing accurate engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of CAD standards & document control.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and drawing deliverables for HV OHL projects using Tekla Structures.
• Collaborate with OHL engineers to ensure design deliverables are accurate and complete.
• Create detailed models, general arrangements, schematics and construction drawings.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with BakerHicks and client CAD standards.
• Support site surveys and incorporate survey data into design models and drawings.
• Process, update and maintain engineering drawings and records.
• Perform quality checks and contribute to a right-first-time delivery culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, standards and team processes.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior CAD technicians where appropriate.

Skills

Tekla Structures

3D modelling

Technical drafting

CAD standards

Communication

Organisational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT

Bentley MicroStation

Autodesk Fusion

Civil 3D

Autodesk Revit

Job description

BakerHicks is seeking a CAD Technician for HV Overhead Line Structures to join its UK overhead line team. You will develop high-quality 3D models and detailed drawings using Tekla Structures, collaborating with OHL engineers to ensure precise deliverables and adherence to CAD standards.

The role offers hybrid working and strong career development within a multidisciplinary environment, enabling you to contribute to flagship energy infrastructure projects and mentor junior technicians.