CAD Technician, Substation

WSP in India

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed engineering drawings for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), from 11kV up to 400kV.
• Prepare and develop EC&I deliverables including Single Line Diagrams, loop drawings, cable block diagrams, plant layouts, cable routing, cable containment design, and switchgear configurations using 2D and 3D software.
• Develop drawings for detailed engineering: Land Utilisation Plan, Elevations, Above and Below Grade Conduit layouts, Grounding layout & connection details, Lighting and Lightning protection details, Bill of Materials, CDM, MEWP layouts.
• Coordinate design activities across Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line departments.
• Conduct design reviews, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate with clients.
• Assist in preparing and revising engineering drawings from sketches or layouts.
• Adhere to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
• Adhere to the drafting practices of the selected discipline.
• Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules to ensure high-quality submissions.
• Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and other legal/regulatory requirements for substation and electrical system design.
• Collaborate with the WSP UK office on design activities.
• Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.
• Conduct periodic quality checks for other engineers and designers.
• Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and decision-making skills to identify and resolve challenges.
• Contribute to departmental tools and workflows to improve design processes, specification development, and project implementation.
• Experience working in Raster image files.
• Familiarity with UK projects is preferred.
• Experience in a lead substation design role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects (or other UK utilities like SSEN, SPEN) is an added advantage.
• Experience in Onshore wind, Offshore wind, Renewable (solar) and BESS projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D tools (Revit) for Engineering design is desirable.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Be self-motivated and an eager learner with an aptitude for growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.

Background Verification (BGV)

• Employment is subject to successful completion of a background verification check by a third-party agency.
• Candidates must ensure all information and documents provided during recruitment are accurate and complete.