CAD Technician in Glasgow, United Kingdom

Company Description

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AECOM are looking for a CAD Technician to work on our joint venture with Caledonia Water Alliance where we have teamed up with Morrison Water Services to deliver Scottish Water’s SR21 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure programme.

Job Description

What your new role will entail;

The Water team in the UK&I are looking for a Civil 3D / CAD Technician who will a be pivotal in our project delivery process. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary teams, across Civil, Structural and MEICA engineers, to develop and produce engineering deliverables. By utilising your expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D and CAD software, you will contribute to the creation of CAD models & drawings that form the foundation of our projects. These drawings will serve as a crucial resource for design, analysis, and communication, ensuring the seamless and efficient delivery of our projects.

As part of your responsibilities, you will create comprehensive detailed design deliverables that adhere to the highest industry standards.

The main responsibilities of the successful candidate will be as follows:

• Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D / CAD software and document management systems.

• Produce comprehensive and accurate construction deliverables, including base models, plans, sections, elevations, and construction details.

• Works under limited supervision performing complex technical work.

• Support the CAD Manager in maintaining CAD standards, best practices and processes.

• Duties may include technical responsibility for a major phase or component of a project.

• Takes lead role in workflow co-ordination.

• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined features.

• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.

• Advise and mentor less experienced colleagues and peers.

• Attend and contribute to design team meetings.

• Comply with CWA Quality Assurance procedures.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being and more.

Being part of the team;

You will be key to the Wastewater Flooding, Capital Maintenance, Growth and Improving Urban Waters programmes for our client, Scottish Water designing all elements of wastewater infrastructure through our SR21 water infrastructure framework across Scotland.

You will be part of a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians, with support from specialist Designers from within the AECOM and CWA communities. Using the latest design software, working to industry best practice standards, with support from our industry experts you will be given the opportunity to push the boundaries of what is possible.

We promote staff development and progression to enable us to elevate and upskill our teams and there are many development opportunities within CWA. CWA offers a unique opportunity to deliver the full project cycle, from concept design through to detailed design, and delivery!

The role will be based in Stepps, which is only a 5-minute walk from the train station, and local shops/café’s and there’s also parking provided too!

Qualifications

Here’s what we will need from you;

• A background in engineering design – ideally related to water company infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets including the civil design and specification.

• Experience in wastewater infrastructure design.

• 5 years’ experience producing Autodesk Civil 3D / CAD deliverables.

• Minimum of HNC or equivalent

• Understanding of ISO 19650 standards

• Experience working in a Common Data Environment such as ProjectWise or similar.

• Ability to clearly communicate and interpret instructions.

• An interest in supporting/mentoring junior and less experienced CAD Technicians.

Additional Information

You can learn more about us here: 2023 AECOM Candidate Brochure (adobe.com)

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10105630

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology

Work Location Model: Hybrid