Senior CAD Engineer

UIPTD is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join our T&D engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and managing engineering drawings for 33–400kV OHL and/or UGC schemes delivered for clients including SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid, working closely with design engineers to produce high-quality, client-standard deliverables across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Drawing Production

Produce, check and approve engineering drawings to client and UIPTD standards, including: route maps and corridor plans, profile and section drawings, wire clearance diagrams, general arrangement and structure drawings, foundation arrangement drawings, cable cross sections, scematics and setting-out drawings

Prepare and update schedules, crossing schedules, and structure position lists

Produce as-built drawings following construction phase, incorporating site mark-ups and RFI outcomes

Convert survey data and PLS-CADD model outputs into production-quality engineering drawings

Produce drawings in AutoCAD and other CAD tools to client-specified drawing standards

Document Control & Management

Manage drawing registers and ensure all documents are correctly named, numbered, and controlled in line with project document control procedures

Upload and manage drawings within document management systems (Oracle, Projectwise, or equivalent)

Coordinate drawing issue and revision cycles, including tracking review comments and incorporating mark-ups from engineers and clients

Maintain and update drawing schedules and transmittal records throughout the project lifecycle

Collaboration & Technical Support

Work closely with OHL design engineers to understand scheme requirements and translate engineering intent into accurate drawings

Attend design team meetings and contribute to drawing production planning and programme management

Support and mentor junior engineers in the production of presentation drawings and client-facing materials

Provide drawing QA checks on own outputs and those of other team members where required

Assist with GIS data preparation and route corridor mapping using ArcGIS or equivalent

Quality & Standards

Ensure all drawing outputs comply with relevant client CAD standards (SSE, SPEN, NGED,etc.) and UIPTD internal drawing standards

Apply correct title block information, revision history, and drawing metadata to all outputs

Maintain awareness of drawing conventions and standards relevant to the role

Investigate and develop efficient working methods, techniques and new software

Requirements

Essential

Minimum 8 years of CAD experience in an engineering environment, with specific experience in T&D or power infrastructure drawing production

Proven ability to lead, manage and prepare packages of work with minimal supervision

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; experience of Civil3D and MicroStation desirable

Experience of producing T&D related drawings

Familiarity with T&D drawing conventions and the ability to read and interpret engineering calculations and survey data

Experience of working within a formal document control system

Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, consistent drawings to a high standard

Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multi-discipline design team

Experience of mentoring and training junior technicians

Desirable

Experience of producing drawings to SSE, SPEN, NGED, or National Grid CAD standards

Proficiency in producing 3D models

Experience of GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) for route corridor mapping and collaborative working

Experience of Civil3D software

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Technical Drawing, or related discipline

Experience of T&D schemes at 132kV or above

Experience of working on EPC or framework contracts in a DNO/TNO environment

Interest in new technologies, including AI

What UIPTD Offers

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Hybrid working arrangement

Career development pathway

Technical training and software development support

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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