Power Systems Technician

Cundall Johnston & Partners LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a motivated P&C CAD Technician to join their Power Systems team. This unique opportunity allows you to apply your CAD skills in a rapidly growing sector focused on the energy transition. You will be involved in designing high-voltage infrastructure and developing P&C schematics. Ideal candidates have strong AutoCAD knowledge and an eye for detail. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong attention to detail is crucial.
• Understanding of electrical schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Creating panel general arrangement and circuit diagrams.
• Developing P&C schematics.
• Interpreting engineering sketches.

Skills

AutoCAD

Understanding of technical drawings

Strong attention to detail

Understanding of electrical schematic drawings

Experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Job description

Curious about the electricity grid? Here’s your chance to join our Power Systems team…

Are you curious about how the high-voltage electricity network works?

The transmission and distribution systems transport power from generators to consumers — they are hugely complex and central to everyday life. With Net Zero and electrification transforming the way we use energy; the grid is arguably the single most important piece of infrastructure now and for the future.

We now have a rare opportunity for an internal candidate to join our Power Systems team and develop skills in Protection & Control (P&C) — the systems that act as the “nervous system” of the grid, constantly monitoring and controlling how electricity flows.

P&C ensures that faults are detected and isolated in milliseconds, equipment is protected, and the lights stay on for millions of people. Without it, the electricity network simply couldn’t function.

The Role

We’re looking for someone motivated, curious, and keen to build on their existing CAD skills to become a specialist P&C CAD Technician. This is your chance to transfer your current CAD experience into a new area of engineering — working with our dedicated team on:

• Panel general arrangement drawings
• Circuit and wiring diagrams
• Cable and connection drawings

You’ll learn how to interpret engineering sketches, develop P&C schematics, and play a vital role in the design of substations and other high-voltage infrastructure.

Why this Role?

• Directly transfer your CAD skills into an exciting new discipline.
• Be part of a specialist team at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition.
• Gain exposure to projects in renewables, data centres, and future grid infrastructure.
• Develop towards becoming an Assistant Engineer in the Power Systems team, with support for professional development and career progression.
• Play a role in Cundall’s digital strategy, including future opportunities with Revit and BIM.

The Skills

• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD
• Understanding of technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of electrical schematic drawings
• Experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Who this would suit

This role would suit existing CAD/Revit Technicians from other disciplines, or engineers up to intermediate grade who want to move into a highly specialised and fast-growing area of power engineering.

This is a unique internal opportunity to work with one of Cundall’s most specialist teams, in an area that underpins the energy transition. If you’re curious about how the grid really works and want to be part of its future, we’d love to hear from you and if you have any query about this role please feel free to ask before you apply.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.