CAD Engineer and Surveyor

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key Scottish sites, which includes but is not limited to: – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness

Travel will be required on occasion to either our Glasgow, Dublin or Belfast offices.

Salary: £40,600 – £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

As CAD Engineer and Surveyor in the Renewables Technical Centre of Excellence, you’ll work in a multi-discipline office which offers a range of engineering services to SSE Renewables Fleet, such as: Civil & Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

– Preparing and designing of 2D and 3D engineering drawings using Autocad, Revit and Civil 3D. To provide accurate and quality information to inform key projects and influence operational decisions across the company’s wind farm, hydro and solar and battery portfolio, prioritising requests, building relationships and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

– Responsible for surveying SSE Renewables Dams under the Reservoir Act, this includes processing survey results to record potential movements with the ability to spot errors and trends.

– Producing 2D and 3D surveys to aid production of drawings and/or advise engineering teams within SSE Renewables of key features, movements or levels.

– Production of point cloud, topographical and laser surveys used for construction of new Wind Farms, Power Stations and Solar and Battery Sites.

– Responsible for the 3D model creation of Wind Farms, Solar and Battery Sites and Hydro infrastructure, with the intent to incorporate into existing systems such as BIM models, GIS and point cloud surveys to assist in the creation of a digital twin.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

– We are looking for someone who is qualified to a minimum of HNC level in an appropriate engineering discipline and ideally, but not essential, working towards professional accreditation or already has an ICE EngTech professional membership or similar.

– You’ll be commercially focused with first class IT skills, and be proficient in 2D & 3D drafting using AutoCAD, Revit or equivalent drawing packages. An understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering drawing principles and engineering methods will also be necessary.

– Experience of standard surveying practices, using total stations, GNSS(GPS) and digital/optical levels would be an advantageous but it’s not essential.

– Travel and overnight stays will be required as part of this role and we ask that you hold a full valid driving license. You should also be prepared to work in remote outdoor environments, where some working at height will be required.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Douglas on 01738 275199.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.