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Electrical CAD Engineer

Posted: 13/10/25
Recruiter:Real Recruitment
Reference:3011765062
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£36,000 - £42,000 Annual Hybrid, Bonus, Medical, Benefits
Location:Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Description:

Electrical CAD Designer

We are seeking an Electrical CAD Designer skilled in CAD software, including AutoCAD, Vault, 3D Plant, and Point Cloud, to produce high-quality technical drawings. Experience in an Electrical Plant setting or Oil & Gas / Utilities setting is required.

Salary - £36,000-£42,000 (Hybrid) 3 days office / 2 days home

Benefits:

  • Generous Holiday Entitlement: 28 days (FTE) plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
  • Private Medical Cover: Enjoy comprehensive Vitality private medical insurance, with added rewards for healthy living and fitness activities.
  • Generous Pension Scheme: Our company contribution ranges from 6% to 12%, with a minimum employee contribution of just 2%.
  • Life Insurance: Benefit from coverage at 4 times your annual salary.
  • Annual Bonus: Earn up to 12% of your salary based on company performance, with an additional 6% for standout performers.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Execute designs efficiently through the drawing office workflow, ensuring accurate tracking and timely approvals.
  • Review and interpret drawing requirements from Project Engineers to align with project objectives.
  • Create preliminary sketches, flow sheets, layouts, material take-offs, schedules, and detailed drawings with supporting documentation.
  • Verify design criteria and prepare detailed, accurate designs including sizing requirements and essential information for drawings.
  • Conduct site visits, take precise measurements, and perform surveys to support design accuracy.
  • Cross-check internal and vendor drawings for format, technical content, compliance, and quality standards.
  • Estimate working hours for drawing production and manage time effectively to stay within project budgets.
  • Maintain and update Site Master drawings post-project, ensuring accurate records of site surveys.
  • Transform outline instructions into detailed designs, making informed decisions where specifications are incomplete.
  • Deliver finished designs in line with industry standards, design codes, and best practice.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and proactively flagging potential delays.
  • Critically review engineers designs, applying expertise and safety considerations to optimize solutions.

What You ll Need:

  • Demonstrated experience preparing accurate drawings and design documentation for oil, gas, or related industries such as water, nuclear, or process.
  • Skilled in CAD software, including AutoCAD, Vault, 3D Plant, and Point Cloud, to produce high-quality technical drawings.
  • Confident user of MS Word and Excel to support project documentation and reporting.
  • Knowledgeable in site surveying, data collection techniques, and comfortable working with Ordnance Survey maps.
  • Full, valid UK driving licence for site visits and project travel.

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