Hybrid CAD Engineer

at Veolia UK

• Job title: CAD Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: £40,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• CAD Engineer designing CAD drawings for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure in the UK water industry. Collaborating with project teams to ensure quality and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Translate and develop conceptual designs into CAD drawings, including: GA's, Planning Drawings, 3D arrangements, Layout drawings, Setting out drawings, SLD’s, PFD and P&ID for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure using AutoCAD/Revit & other relevant CAD software.
• Produce BOM listings to enable specifications, calculations and component selection to be undertaken by others.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided to meet the project timescales and necessary quality standards.
• Collaborate with Project teams to create, update & manage BIM Models in accordance with project requirements & industry standards.
• Utilise a Common Data Environment (CDE) to ensure accurate data management, version control & efficient project collaboration.
• Work in the Engineering Team to provide both consultative design support and in some instances supporting the installation and construction phase of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• To produce project specific installation specifications in order to obtain competitive installation quotations from local M&E contractors. This may include the production of appropriate 2D and/or 3D drawings (Layouts, General Arrangements, planning and piping drawings) for water treatment assets and associated pipework systems.
• Create 3D renders for use in bid documentation.
• Generate, import & work with LiDAR scans in CAD using Trimble X9 Scanner.
• Liaise with Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers in identifying the project requirements and on the development of the detailed design for water and wastewater schemes.
• Support and assist in the development stage of a project taking responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided in accordance with required timescales and quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous CAD experience 2D & 3D.
• Experience with creating P&ID & layout drawings, ideally within the UK water/wastewater sector.
• Experience working in the UK Water Industry with knowledge of modelling water/wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and associated mechanical, electrical, and piping systems (MEP).
• Experience in producing designs for both above-ground (non-infrastructure) and below-ground (infrastructure) water assets, such as treatment works, pumping stations, and pipeline networks.
• Experience using LiDAR data within CAD models.
• Relevant engineering qualification, i.e. Degree, HNC/ HND or equivalent.
• Knowledge of CDM (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations) and applying the principles of designing for safety.
• Proficient in using AutoCAD/Revit & other relevant CAD Software (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D, Civil 3D).
• Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and the integration of geospatial data with CAD models is desirable.
• Knowledge of BIM processes & standards (ISO 19650).
• Experience with Common Data Environments (e.g Viewpoint, BIM360/ACC or Projectwise).
• Understanding of the asset data lifecycle and experience in preparing models and drawings for digital handover that meet client asset information requirements (AIR).
• Experience using LiDAR equipment.
• Familiarity with UK water company specifications and standards (e.g., WIMES, Sewers for Adoption) would be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication skills & ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects & prioritise workload.
• Able to adapt to new technologies & software as required.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.