CAD Operator

Our client Scottish Power Transmissions are currently recruiting for a CAD Operator to join their team based in Cambuslang/Edinburgh on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced CAD Operator with a background in Wayleaves and Estates Planning. For more information on this role see below:

Scottish Power’s Drawing Office is growing to meet increasing business needs, and we are looking for a CAD Operator to join our team to support our Eastern Green Link 4 HVDC project This role will be embedded within the EGL4 HVDC project team supported by the Drawing Office Manager within EMO

As a CAD Operator, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing engineering drawing solutions for Transmission Network Projects (132kV and above) in the following areas.

• Wayleaves / Estates / Planning - Drawing Production

Your strong draughting capability in 2D / 3D drawing and attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring the team’s success and maintaining high standards. You should also have a desire to learn and continuously improve your skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Drawings:
Developing both feasibility and detailed design drawings for complex transmission / distribution projects.
• Compliance:
Understanding and implementing current company safety, quality, and environmental standards into your daily work.
• Information Gathering:
Collecting relevant information to produce accurate drawings.
• Standards Promotion:
Understanding and implementing current company drawing standards and procedures into your daily work.
• Database Maintenance:
Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of drawing office databases.
• Design Change System:
Maintaining an auditable design/design change system to facilitate current standard accreditation.
• Drawing Assessment:
Assessing basic and detailed engineering drawings during approval process.
• Team Support:
Providing support to other team members within the limits of your experience and knowledge.
• Client Delivery:
Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work to clients, achieving high client satisfaction.
• Documentation Review:
Reviewing drawing documentation and processes within the Drawing Office.
• Communications:
Keeping Senior Engineer and clients updated on work progress and any issues that arise.

These responsibilities will be supported by Senior Engineer or CAD Designer (Drawing Office)


Geographical Area: Scotland.
Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel independently to effectively support project site activities.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Technical Expertise:

Ability to demonstrate your working experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas.

• Production of relevant plans and drawings in support of Compulsory Purchase Order processes, wayleave and servitude plans, and support of all other planning and consenting functions, whilst integrating elements of
o Civil/Substation Layouts Design - Drawing Production
o Cable Route Design - Drawing Production

Knowledge:
Good understanding of different drawing types that make up a typical construction project pack in your chosen discipline.

Design and Safety Compliance:
Good understanding of engineering design principles and health & safety requirements.

Communication Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Collaboration:
Ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, departments, and businesses.

Software Proficiency:
Skilled in using Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Raster Design, and the MS Office suite.

Organisational Skills:
Strong organizational abilities to ensure high client satisfaction and the capability to plan and manage conflicting requirements to meet tight deadlines.

Analytical Skills:
Ability to analyze and understand detailed electricaldesign drawings for transmission/distribution network design projects.

Team Support:
Assist fellow team members within the scope of your expertise and experience.

Growth:
The ideal candidate would be a proactive team member who is keen to develop their career.

Internal and External Relationships

A collaborative and directing or influencing relationship will be used as appropriate to effectively develop and deliver transmission networks projects.

The purpose and nature of the relationship will depend on the complexity of the project and particular division of responsibilities.

This role requires a proactive individual who is eager to advance their career, foster relationships with project team members, and provide support to colleagues.

Internal:
Engineering Team
HVDC Project team
Land & Planning team
Consents team

External:
Design Houses
Consultants
Manufacturers
Industry Forums

Minimum Criteria

• Qualifications: HNC Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology or HNC Computer Aided Draughting Design or HNC Electrical Engineering or HNC Civil Engineering or HNC Mechanical Engineering or HNC Structural Engineering or previous experience in electrical engineering drawing office.
– Essential
• Technical Knowledge:
Working Knowledge of drawing production in your chosen field.
- Desirable
• Experience:
Proven experience as an electrical draughtsperson with knowledge of engineering design, health & safety requirements, and compliance
- Desirable

• Standards:
Working knowledge of drawing standards and procedures
- Desirable

• Software Proficiency:
Skilled in using 2D / 3D Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Raster Design, and the MS Office suite.
- Essential.
• Additional Requirement:
Possession of a UK driving license to attend site.
- Essential.