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Principal CAD Designer

Job Reference: BBBH443

Oil and Gas
Sutton, London
Discussed upon application
Permanent

Opportunity to join a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry.

Are you an experienced Subsea CAD Designer seeking a new challenge?

Location: Sutton
Hybrid
Flexible benefits package and negotiable salary

The role

  • Prepare design/fabrication drawings of steel structures and piping using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software.
  • Under broad direction assign, oversee, check and approve the work of a team on a project or in the Drawing Office.
  • Provide focal point for all project communication and activities and ensure the delivery of quality work and services in line with project plans.
  • Identify and communicate project resource requirements to the Deputy Discipline Manager or Discipline Manager.
  • Assess project resource requests and provide feedback on feasibility in terms of deliverables and timescales given resources available.
  • Independently evaluate, organise and prioritise work for self and others.
  • Participate in technical audits of projects and studies.
  • Actively participate in relevant training and development to pursue continuing professional development.
  • Actively help to guide, train, and develop more junior personnel.
  • Participate in reviews and development of departmental procedures and work methods.
  • Assist Fabrication as required in the resolution of construction difficulties relating to design problems, clashes, etc.
  • Provide input for project CTR estimates for project drafting team when required.
  • Interface with project discipline leads to ensure CAD deliverable schedule is being met and budget is on track.
  • Ensure project team comply with company QA and HSE procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring that design services comply with company standards and processes in line with appropriate legislation.
  • Manage internal and external Drawing Office project interfaces.

Experience required

  • Technical education related to mechanical or structural engineering.
  • Relevant previous design and drafting experience in producing subsea structural fabrication within the Marine and/or Oil and Gas industry, including work at Lead/Senior level
  • AUTOCAD experience essential



Desirable


* Prepare offshore installation method sketches, deck layouts, installation aids and rigging drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD software.
* Prepare field layout, approach drawings and alignment sheets using Autodesk AutoCAD or Autodesk Civil 3D software.
* Experience in Autodesk Inventor iLogic
* Experience in Offshore Wind installation/structures.
* Experience with Autodesk Vault for data (drawings/models) management.
* Experience using Siemens Teamcentre product lifecycle management (PLM) system.