Autocad Technician (Intermediate)
Posted 2 hours ago by ReachActive
ABOUT US
Reach Active provides specialist engineering services across the power, multi-utility and building services sectors within the UK and Ireland. We are a forward thinking and innovative contractor adept at recognising business opportunity, identifying gaps in the market and delivering total solutions that meet the needs and exceed all expectations of our clients.
ROLE PROFILE:
Work in ICP/IDNO (Independent Connection Provider/Independent Distribution Network Operators) design and join an ICP who have full UK coverage. Manage the design of secondary substation as well as be involved with and work across other new and ongoing projects.
- Assist Electrical and Civil Engineers in concept design solutions and generating all associated civil drawings, detailing for site layouts, building structures, plans & elevations as required as well as assisting in the design of Single Line Diagrams, Interlocking Diagram and Multicore Diagrams.
- Throughout the stages of design, prepare and assist the construction team with completion of As-Built drawings, assist the sales team by completing tendering concept design drawings and 3D rendering presentations, assist with preparation of concept civil design solutions, liaise with Structural/Electrical Engineers, Design Coordinators, clients and sub-contractors on all drawing matters.
- Occasional site visits would be required to produce site reports, drawing mark ups and interface with the Project Managers to ensure all work carried out on site is up to date, running well according to plan and meeting deadlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Initial and ongoing liaison with the Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer to establish the design parameters.
- Liaising with the Engineers to obtain relevant drawing for detailed design in 11kV.
- Maintaining all design records including calculations and any assumptions made.
- Completing IDNO design for Engineer to review / submit to UKPN, SSE & WPD
- Completing designs for submission to various DNOs including UKPN, SSE & WPD
- Liaison with principal designers and external consultants to fine tune proposed designs.
- Use of Civil 3D software to carry out cut and fill designs.
- Extracting relevant information from ground investigation reports to produce site specific foundation designs, road designs and site layouts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• OND / HND in Engineering discipline or equivalent
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Core Competencies
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Civil 3D
- Concrete Foundation Design and Reinforcement
- 2D & 3D Site Plans
- Site Elevations
- 11kV Substation Design
- Cable routing and associated trench sections
ESSENTIAL:
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports
- Communicate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
- Ability to work independently with strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to challenge information presented
- Relevant Electrical Industry Experience
- Must have relevant experience in the UK market with a DNO, IDNO, ICP on the UKPN and SSEN network.
- Experience on various IDNO/DNO designs e.g. 400V/11000V.
- Must have excellent IT skills and experience
- Design experience – Underground Cables - and experience designing underground infrastructure.
- Design experience – Secondary substation - and experience designing secondar substation infrastructure.
N.B. It should also be noted that the above list of principal duties is not necessarily a complete statement of duties and should be considered as for guidance only.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The role may require you to travel to sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays, as and when required.
Due to the nature of our works, there may be a requirement to cover out of hours works i.e., weekends and on some occasion’s nights. Within reason, you must be willing to cover out of hours works, where necessary.
There will be opportunity to receive training and to rapidly progress your career especially as the company grows further.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- AutoCADLD
- Job ID:
- 222573821
- Applications:
- Be first to apply
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