CAD Engineer (Water Industry) in Cannock, Staffordshire

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum plus 10% bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week (Flexible hours to suit work life balance)

Location: Hybrid from one of Veolia's regional offices (Cannock, Horsham, Warrington, London or Edinburgh)

Due to ongoing success within the energy sector, Veolia is looking for a CAD Engineer to join our growing Technical Direction Water Engineering Team. You'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for us all.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1,000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and your family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you'll be doing:

• 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 and 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.
• Produce project-specific installation specifications to obtain competitive installation quotations from local M&E contractors, including 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 in the development of the detailed design for water and wastewater schemes.
• Support and assist in the development stage of a project, ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided in accordance with required timescales and quality standards.

What we're looking for:

• 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.

We’re a proud Confident Employer. As a proud Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a long-term condition who opt-in to the Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

Equal Opportunity: We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.