CAD Officer

Background

Position : CAD Officer-1
Reports to : Senior Planning Engineer (New Schemes)
Supervises : CAD technicians
Department : Engineering
Duty Station : Lugogo

Job Purpose

To design, draft and develop accurate computer-aided design (CAD) drawings and models to support UEDCL’s engineering projects and operations. The CAD officer is also responsible for maintaining an accurate and updated CAD database while ensuring that all the designs are efficient, accurate, functional and meet both practical and regulatory requirements.

Key Result Areas

• CAD Design and Drafting, Create, update, and maintain technical drawings and schematics for electrical distribution projects.
• Collaboration, work closely with engineers and project teams to ensure drawings meet design specifications and standards.
• Document Control, Maintain an organized database of all CAD drawings and related documentation for easy retrieval.
• Quality Assurance, Review and validate drawings for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to UEDCL standards.
• Technical Support, Provide CAD-related technical support and training to team members as needed

Expected Output

• Accurate and up-to-date drawings.
• Well-maintained CAD documentation system.
• High-quality design deliverables aligned with project specifications.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a CAD environment, preferably in an electrical engineering environment
• Knowledge of substation design is an added advantage.

Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and design standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of GIS software like Arc-Map and Arc-Pro is an added advantage.

Working Environment

Office-based with occasional visits to project sites.
Requires extended periods of working on computer systems.