CAD Technician; Electrical P&C x2

Our client Scottish Power Transmissions is recruiting for 2 CAD Technicians (Electrical P&C) to join their team based in Cambuslang on a contract basis initially. They are looking for experienced CAD Operators with an Electrical 2D CAD background.

Help us create a better future, quicker!

• Preparation of 2D Drawings using AutoCAD:
  Developing both feasibility and detailed design drawings for complex transmission / distribution projects.
• Compliance:
  Supporting adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards within project deliverables.
• Workload Management:
  Responsible for organising and progressing your allocated workload efficiently.
• Information Gathering:
  Collecting relevant information to produce accurate drawings.
• Standards Promotion:
  Communicating and encouraging the use of drawing standards and procedures.
• QA Systems:
  Ensuring your work complies with externally audited QA systems and supporting the discipline in maintaining these standards.
• Database Maintenance:
  Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the drawing office databases.
• Design Change System:
  Contribute to an auditable design/design change system to facilitate BS EN 9001 accreditation.
• Drawing Assessment:
  Assessing basic and detailed drawings during approval process.
• Team Support:
  Providing guidance and support to team members in their areas of expertise.
• Client Delivery:
  Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work to clients, achieving high client satisfaction.
• Documentation Review:
  Preparing and reviewing drawing documentation and processes within the drawing office.
• Communications:
  Keeping drawing office manager, design lead, project staff and clients updated on work progress and any issues that arise.

• In-depth understanding of drawing principles and health & safety requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, departments and businesses.
• Produce drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, schedules and details.
• Proficient in using Autodesk products, including but not limited to AutoCAD 2022, Raster Design 2020 and the MS Office suite.
• Ensure all work meets quality, accuracy and project deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of digital processes and modelling efficiency.
• Understanding of construction methods, regulations such as British Standards (BS) and technical detailing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organisational abilities to ensure high client satisfaction and manage conflicting requirements to meet challenging deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Recommend continuous improvement initiatives relating to the drawing office functions and deliverables.

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in 2D drawing production.
• HNC in CAD or proven engineering experience within Transmission Substation Design – Drawing Office.
• Understanding of electrical design drawing production.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements and compliance.
• Working knowledge of drawing standards and procedures.
• Skilled in using 2D Autodesk products, including AutoCAD and the MS Office suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.