Electrical CAD Designer
Department: Engineering
Location : Hemel Hempstead (working 2-3 days from the office)
Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it’s a Great Place to Work!
At BPA, we’re proud to be jointly owned by BP and Shell - two of the world’s leading oil majors - which gives us the strength and stability of industry giants. Yet, with a close-knit team of around 180 professionals across the UK, we maintain a genuinely friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our size means every individual is valued, and we work together as one team -sharing knowledge, supporting each other, and celebrating our successes collectively. This whole-team focus allows us to deliver industry-leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions, while providing the personal touch that only a united team can offer!
Our People:
What sets BPA apart is our people. We are committed to the development and growth of everyone in our team. Our leadership are invested in ongoing training, professional qualifications, and mentoring to help staff reach their full potential. For example, we offer regular technical training, support for gaining industry-recognised certifications, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects. By encouraging continuous learning and providing clear pathways for progression, we ensure that everyone can enjoy a rewarding career and, together, deliver outstanding technical advice and services to our clients.
What's the Job About?
We are seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Designer to join our Drawing Office team, producing accurate and compliant engineering documentation for multidisciplinary projects in line with BPA standards and industry best practices.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams and panel layouts. This includes LV and HV single-line diagrams, starter circuits for various pump types, cable block diagrams, cable schedules, cable routing layouts, and termination schedules.
* Design power distribution, lighting systems, control panels and circuit layouts using AutoCAD.
* Review and interpret drawing requirements from Project Engineers to align with project objectives.
* Create preliminary sketches, flow sheets, layouts, material take-offs, schedules, and detailed drawings with supporting documentation.
* Verify design criteria and prepare detailed, accurate designs including sizing requirements and essential information for drawings.
* Conduct site visits, take precise measurements, and perform surveys to support design accuracy.
* Estimate working hours for drawing production and manage time effectively to stay within project budgets.
* Maintain and update Site Master drawings post-project, ensuring accurate records of site surveys.
* Deliver finished designs in line with industry standards, latest electrical design codes, and best practice.
* Critically review engineers’ designs, applying expertise and safety considerations to optimize solutions.
What You’ll Need:
* Demonstrated experience preparing accurate electrical drawings and design documentation, ideally for oil, gas, or related industries such as water, nuclear.
* Proven ability to produce:
* LV and HV single-line diagrams
* Starter circuits for different pump types
* Cable block diagrams and cable schedules
* Cable routing and termination schedules
* Designs compliant with the latest electrical design codes and standards (e.g., BS7671, IEC standards)
* Skilled in CAD software, ideally AutoCAD, Vault, 3D Plant, and Point Cloud, to produce high-quality technical drawings.
* Confident user of MS Word and Excel to support project documentation and reporting.
* Knowledgeable in site surveying, data collection techniques, and comfortable working with Ordnance Survey maps.
* Full, valid UK driving licence for site visits and project travel.
Salary- £36,000-£42,000
Benefits:
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth
* Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% minimum employee)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) with an extra 6% possible for standout performance – that’s 18%!
* Life insurance (4x annual salary)
* 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell holidays
* Family friendly policies from day 1 of employment
* An award winning Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks
* Employee assistance support scheme
* Various well-being initiatives
Join us and become a vital part of a team, Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365!
Diversity & Inclusion
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Interviews will resume in early January.