Senior Overhead Line CAD Technician (Energy)

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role:

Working at the forefront of engineering innovation, you will contribute to the upgrading and future proofing of the UK Overhead Line Transmission Network, ensuring they are resilient, efficient, and aligned with the UK's Net Zero 2050 goals. From early-stage concept development to detailed design, your expertise will help translate complex engineering requirements into buildable solutions that power communities and industries across the nation.

You'll collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality CAD outputs that support planning, approvals, and construction. Your work will directly influence the success of projects that are modernising the grid, integrating energy sources, and enabling a more sustainable and secure energy future.

• Deliver Drawing Outputs: Produce and support detailed engineering drawings for overhead line design, including: line route and access maps, stage by stage, wire clearance diagrams, insulator string drawings, fittings, tower steelwork detailing, foundation design and setting out drawings etc.
• Coordinate with Teams: Work closely with our GCC CAD and UK teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Standardise Drawings: Develop and implement standardised drawing practices to ensure consistency and quality across all project's deliverables.
• 3D Modelling Expertise: Deliver 3D modelling expertise to a variety of multidisciplinary projects, particularly within the OHL portfolio of detailed design works, e.g. importing of LiDAR or survey data to supplement OHL design. Suggest methods of model or drawing production to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Quality Assurance: Develop checklists and conduct periodic quality checks for other engineers and designers to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance, training and mentorship to less experienced team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Lead training support and development for GCC CAD technicians, to build and develop team.
• Client Collaboration: Facilitate coordination of design activities across various departments, including civil, cable and primary engineering teams. Conduct design reviews, participate in both virtual and in person meetings, collaborating closely with our contractors and clients
• Support the wider team in preparing pricing, programmes and narratives for project proposals.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Experience working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects or other UK utilities like SSEN, SPEN, etc.
• Experience in Overhead Line CAD outputs for detailed design deliverables for OHL / tower design and detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Familiarity with 3D tools (MicroStation, PLS CADD) for engineering OHL design is desirable.
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills with the ability to guide and mentor team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.