Design Technician | Power & Renewables | Scotland

Overview

Design AutoCAD drawings for high‑voltage power and renewable projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cad drafting
• sketch conversion
• engineering drawings
• clash coordination
• version control
• as-built

Tasks

-Comply with internal CAD quality standards and drawing templates. -Convert hand sketches or scanned images into digital CAD drawings. -Prepare and update detailed engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics. -Attend design review meetings and incorporate feedback promptly. -Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes or interferences. -Assist in the preparation of tender drawings, shop drawings, and final documentation. -Maintain drawing revision history and ensure version control. -Generate as-built drawings after project completion. -To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. -To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• dno standards
• hnc/hnd
• cdm
• schematics

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of electrical schematics, layout drawings, and civil interfaces. -Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential; 3D desirable). -Familiarity with UK DNO/IDNO standards and specifications. -Experience with BIM/Revit or other 3D modelling software. -Strong communication and teamwork skills. -Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. -HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. -Knowledge of CDM regulations and utility mapping.

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Benefits

-Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options. -Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development. -Opportunity to work on high-profile energy infrastructure projects. -Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations -Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years -Competitive salary and benefits package. -To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.

About Kirby Group Engineering

-Handles complex mechanical and electrical projects, including specialist HV/MV design, off‑site manufacturing, digital fabrication and turnkey installations. -Key projects include hyperscale data‑centres, life‑sciences facilities, industrial plants and renewable energy substations across multiple European countries. -Emphasizes innovation, deploying digital construction, modular off‑site manufacturing and 3D coordination to speed delivery and reduce risk. -Typical clients include global tech firms, pharmaceutical companies and energy utilities, delivering mission‑critical infrastructure. -A family‑owned legacy transitioned through leadership—from founder era to CEO Henry McCann—while maintaining a hands‑on, people‑driven culture. -Unusually, it combines high‑volume data‑centre rollouts with bespoke life‑science and power projects, showcasing both scale and specialist agility.

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