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CAD Designer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Must be a self-starter, capable of working remote from management.
  • Must have 5 years experience of working in an engineering sector and ideally the Power sector
  • Proficient in the use of 2D CAD, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel.
  • Must have own car with full driving licence and be willing to travel for company business.

Responsibilities

  • Provide CAD support for the production of electrical primary equipment layout and elevation drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Key Line Diagrams (KLD), outline cable route drawings, secondary schematics, wiring diagrams and support the production of outline optioneering drawing packages as directed by Principal and/or Discipline Specific Design Engineers.
  • Produce a Contract Drawing List (CDL) identifying all the drawings being produced or updated as part of the works.
  • Ensure that formally issued project drawings are provided in accordance with client requirements.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication

About the company

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Egis in Africa

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world. With 70 years of experience, 1,500 employees, and a presence in 25 countries, clients trust us to successfully plan, develop, and operate key infrastructure right across Africa.

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Job description

Company Description

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.

Egis has acquired Omnia Projects, a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D).

Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.

Job Description

Role Description

We require multiple CAD Designer's to work within our engineering consultancy division undertaking Optioneering, Front End Engineer Design (FEED) and Detailed Design on various projects including customer connections, system reinforcement and asset replacement projects.

You will have the opportunity to work on projects that will be across the UK Power Sector, including the National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) system, Distribution Networks and Developer led BESS, Solar and Data Centre projects.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the UK Power Sector but this is not essential as you will be supported by our team of industry experts and provided with a library of engineering templates to utilise. We require someone who is proficient in the use of 2D, who can support the Principal Engineers in developing new, and amending existing, drawings to support the project requirements.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide CAD support for the production of electrical primary equipment layout and elevation drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Key Line Diagrams (KLD) outline cable route drawings, secondary schematics, wiring diagrams and support the production of outline optioneering drawing packages as directed by Principal and/or Discipline Specific Design Engineers.
  2. Produce a Contract Drawing List (CDL) identifying all the drawings being produced or updated as part of the works.
  3. Ensure that formally issued project drawings are provided in accordance with client requirements

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Must be a self-starter, capable of working remote from management.
  • Must have 5years experience of working in an engineering sector and ideally the Power sector
  • Proficient in the use of 2D CAD, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel.
  • Must have own car with full driving licence and be willing to travel for company business.
  • Experience with 3D CAD is desirable.
  • Experience with SR188/TP188 is desirable.
  • Must already have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to secure this prior to commencement of the role.

Additional Information

Location:

Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath, Northallerton), as pre project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK.

Working Hours:

Ideally full time but may consider part time staff positions.

Package:

  • Competitive Salary, plus discretionary bonus
  • Working hours of 40 hours per week. All overtime payable or time off in lieu (your choice) should you work more than this
  • 22days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Workplace Pension
  • Death in Service
  • Company car scheme

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

 

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