CAD Designer

Thomas & Adamson; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a CAD Designer to provide support on Power Sector projects. Ideal candidates will have 5 years of experience in engineering, especially in the Power sector, and must be proficient in 2D CAD. The position is home-based with occasional travel requirements across the UK. This role offers flexibility with possible part-time positions considered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support from industry experts

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an engineering sector, ideally in the Power sector.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD is required.
• Right to Work in the UK must be secured prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD support for producing electrical layout and elevation drawings.
• Produce a Contract Drawing List (CDL) for the project.
• Ensure project drawings meet client requirements.

Skills

Experience in engineering sector

Proficient in 2D CAD

Self-starter

Ability to travel

Tools

2D CAD

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. Egis has acquired Omnia Projects, a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D). Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.

About the Role

We require multiple CAD Designers to work within our engineering consultancy division undertaking Optioneering, Front End Engineer Design (FEED) and Detailed Design on various projects including customer connections, system reinforcement and asset replacement projects. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that will be across the UK Power Sector, including the National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) system, Distribution Networks and Developer led BESS, Solar and Data Centre projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in the UK Power Sector but this is not essential as you will be supported by our team of industry experts and provided with a library of engineering templates to utilise. We require someone who is proficient in the use of 2D, who can support the Principal Engineers in developing new, and amending existing, drawings to support the project requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Provide CAD support for the production of electrical primary equipment layout and elevation drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Key Line Diagrams (KLD) outline cable route drawings, secondary schematics, wiring diagrams and support the production of outline optioneering drawing packages as directed by Principal and/or Discipline Specific Design Engineers.
2. Produce a Contract Drawing List (CDL) identifying all the drawings being produced or updated as part of the works.
3. Ensure that formally issued project drawings are provided in accordance with client requirements

What do we need from you

• Must be a self-starter, capable of working remote from management.
• Must have 5 years experience of working in an engineering sector and ideally the Power sector
• Proficient in the use of 2D CAD, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel.
• Must have own car with full driving licence and be willing to travel for company business.
• Experience with 3D CAD is desirable.
• Experience with SR188/TP188 is desirable.
• Must already have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to secure this prior to commencement of the role.

What\'s in it for you?

Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath and Northallerton), as per project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK. Possible job locations: UK, Ireland, Poland

Working Hours

Ideally full time but may consider part time staff positions.