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Baker Hicks Limited

CAD Technician - Overhead Lines

Derby; London; Manchester; Warwick Posted 11 days ago

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About the role

BakerHicks has experienced significant growth within the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last decade, delivering exceptional engineering solutions across some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a CAD Technician to join our HV Overhead Line (OHL) team within the Power Sector. Reporting to the OHL CAD Team Lead, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality design outputs for a range of transmission and distribution projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to projects across HV Overhead Lines, underground cables, and substations. Please note: Experience producing Overhead Line (OHL) Wire Clearance Diagrams is essential for this role and will be a key consideration during the selection process. Key Responsibilities • Produce OHL Wire Clearance Diagrams, Insulator Set & Conductor Sub-system Drawings, Material Lists, and Route Plan Drawings. • Develop detailed drawings, models, and technical documentation for HV transmission and distribution projects. • Update and modify designs in accordance with client standards, specifications, and procedures. • Work closely with engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and innovative design solutions. • Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with CAD standards while meeting project deadlines. • Support knowledge sharing within the team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and "Right First Time" delivery. About You We are specifically looking for an experienced CAD Technician with a strong background in producing Overhead Line (OHL) Wire Clearance Diagrams. This is a key requirement for the role, and candidates should be able to demonstrate hands-on experience delivering wire clearance drawings within transmission and distribution projects. You will ideally have: • Demonstrable experience within HV Transmission & Distribution, Overhead Lines, substations, or underground cable projects. • Proven experience producing OHL Wire Clearance Diagrams (essential). • Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D & 3D); experience with Bentley MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar design software would be advantageous. • HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering-related discipline. • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders. • A proactive mindset with a keen eye for detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work. Why this role? • You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's key clients, delivering detailed and complex turnkey designs • You will work on flagship, high-profile projects - some of the most exciting in the UK with the ability to see your projects come to life through the full design lifecycle • You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations. Further information on National secur

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