Senior CAD Technician

Job Title: CAD Technician – AutoCAD – Primary Design
Package: £55,000 – 65,000 base salary plus package
Location: Croydon
 
I’m currently searching for a CAD Technician with experience of primary design and 133KV. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic and hyper-growth sector. Become a key cog in a growing office with strong career development prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first approach by contributing to hazard reviews and promoting safety through design.
• Conduct site surveys and coordinate activities with on-site teams when required.
• Interpret tender documents to develop and review concept and base designs.
• Prepare and review technical documents including:
• Auxiliary supply, protection, and control designs
• Schematic and wiring diagrams
• Cable schedules, core sheets, battery and cable sizing
• Protection and control equipment settings
• Current and voltage transformer sizing
• Develop technical specifications for design and equipment.
• Ensure all design work meets Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including:
• On-time delivery
• Requirements compliance
• Quality assurance (right-first-time)
• Align all design outputs with project requirements, applicable standards, and specifications.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proficient in CAD tools and experienced in a BIM environment.
• Solid understanding of high-voltage substation systems design.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 standards and applications.
• Required experience:
• 10-12 experience required for the higher salary range
• Strong knowledge of:
• HSE regulations and electrical works standards
• Protection and control systems, SCADA, transformers, switchgear, batteries, cabling, earthing, and lighting