CAD Engineer

As an Engineer in Offshore & Shipbuilding, you play a crucial role in creating safe, sustainable and efficient projects on or offshore. From shipbuilding to floating offshore platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce, modify, and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models in accordance with applicable standards, specifications, and project requirements.
• Translate approved engineering concepts, sketches, and calculations into accurate and constructible CAD deliverables.
• Apply correct layer structures, annotation, dimensioning, naming conventions, and CAD data management.
• Support tender and project teams with CAD deliverables within agreed planning, quality, and cost frameworks.
• Prepare visualizations, storyboards, and other visual outputs in support of tenders and projects.
• Identify inconsistencies, clashes, or missing information in design inputs and proactively raise these with engineers or leads.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project teams, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated and integrated design outputs.
• Ensure proper version control, documentation, and archiving of CAD deliverables.
• Work in compliance with applicable SHEQ policies, Ways of Working (WoW), and NINA, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Independently deliver complex CAD designs and advanced 3D models with ownership of design intent.
• Apply engineering judgement in CAD design, including proposing layouts, interfaces, and detailing solutions.
• Perform and verify quantity take-offs, material lists, and CAD-based technical assessments.
• Identify design risks and optimization opportunities with consideration of constructability and execution.
• Perform discipline checks and technical reviews of CAD deliverables within delegated authority.
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• Medior level: Typically 2–6 years of relevant CAD engineering experience in an engineering or project-driven environment.
• Senior level: Typically 6–10 years of relevant CAD engineering experience, including responsibility for complex CAD packages and design intent.
• Experience with Autodesk CAD software: Inventor, AutoCAD & Vault.

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