CAD Technician - Overhead Lines
Quick Summary
Demonstrable experience within HV Transmission & Distribution, Overhead Lines, substations, or underground cable projects. Proven experience producing OHL Wire Clearance Diagrams (essential).
BakerHicks has experienced significant growth within the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last decade, delivering exceptional engineering solutions across some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a CAD Technician to join our HV Overhead Line (OHL) team within the Power Sector.
Reporting to the OHL CAD Team Lead, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality design outputs for a range of transmission and distribution projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to projects across HV Overhead Lines, underground cables, and substations.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Demonstrable experience within HV Transmission & Distribution, Overhead Lines, substations, or underground cable projects.
- →Proven experience producing OHL Wire Clearance Diagrams (essential).
- →Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D & 3D); experience with Bentley MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar design software would be advantageous.
- →HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering-related discipline.
- →Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- →Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.
- →A proactive mindset with a keen eye for detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's key clients, delivering detailed and complex turnkey designs
- You will work on flagship, high-profile projects - some of the most exciting in the UK with the ability to see your projects come to life through the full design lifecycle
- You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.
In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.
Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK)
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
What We Offer
~1 min readWhatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.
What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 7, 2026
- First seen
- September 7, 2026
- Last seen
- September 8, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 67%
- Scored at
- September 7, 2026
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