CAD Designer/Operator

Our client Scottish Power are currently recruiting for a CAD Designer/Operator to join their team based in Prenton on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced CAD professional who is proficient in generating drawing packages and has the ability to investigate and comprehend detailed drawing packages. For more information on this role see below:

Scottish Power is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. Scottish Power is the first integrated energy company in the UK to generate 100% green electricity. Our focus is on wind energy, smart grids and driving the change to a cleaner, electric future and we’re investing over £4m every working day to make this happen. We’re committed to speeding up the transition to cleaner electric transport, improving air quality and over time, driving down bills.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for preparation of Drawing packages to support SP Energy Networks engineering solutions for SPM Network Projects and Planning (132kv and below).
• Drawings will be produced to support Planning, Civil, Cable, OHL, Main Plant and Protection & Control (P&C) disciplines. This will include but not be limited to electrical proposal, elevation and plan, cable route and ducting, substation site layout, fencing, transformer bund, civil building and foundation, single line diagram (SLD) and overhead line drawings.
• Provide advice, innovation and effective technical support to other members of the project team to assist in the engineering solutions / designs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the gathering of relevant information to enable the production of accurate drawings.
• Work to and maintain externally audited QA systems.
• Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of drawing office databases.
• Responsible for the completion of as-built drawing packages in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the maintenance an auditable design/design change system to facilitate the accreditation of BS EN ISO 19650.
• Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for assessment of basic and detailed engineering drawings prepared by other drawing office team members.
• Responsible for providing guidance and support to other drawing office team members.

What you’ll bring

• Proficiency in generating drawing packages required to support SPM Network Projects (132kv and below).
• Ability to investigate and comprehend detailed drawing packages.
• Knowledge of engineering design / health & safety requirements to support SPM Network Projects (132kv and below).
• Be a proficient user of the following products (AutoCAD, Autodesk Raster CAD, Autodesk Vault, Project Wise, MS Office suite, BIM360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud)
• Proven track record of collaborating with team members to accomplish team objectives.

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.