Location: Weatherwell Industrial Estate, Clondalkin
Hours: 8:00am-16:30 Mon to Thurs. Early finish most Fridays 13.00
Role Type: Permanent on-site role, 4.5 days per week no hybrid working as this role supports an onsite manufacturing operation
Salary: €45,000-€50,000
The Role: Join our industry leading engineering team at Davenham Switchgear, a Legrand Group company, where your CAD skills directly support the design and delivery of real-world electrical power systems used in critical infrastructure.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an agile, hands-on design role where you’ll be trusted in producing and developing low voltage (LV) switchgear AutoCAD designs, including generator control panels, sub distribution boards, variable speed drive (VSD) systems, and complex bespoke power distribution solutions.
Working closely with the Head of Design, Project Managers, Engineers, and Electricians, you’ll help turn technical requirements into clear, accurate, and build-ready drawings that our manufacturing teams rely on every day. This is not just a drafting role it’s about connecting projects, improving design consistency, and helping shape smarter, more efficient engineering workflows.
When not working on CAD output, you’ll also support the team with project administration and coordination tasks, helping keep live projects moving smoothly and giving you exposure to the engineering segment.
Key Responsibilities
CAD / Design Responsibilities
- Produce and maintain AutoCAD drawings for LV switchgear systems, including single line diagrams
- Work across a range of LV projects including generator control panels, sub distribution boards, VSD systems, power distribution systems, and larger bespoke switchgear assemblies
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company drawing standards
- Manage linked drawings using Xrefs and structured file systems
- Support standardisation across similar project types to improve efficiency and repeatability
- Collaborate with engineers and project teams to interpret technical requirements
- Translate site data and engineering inputs into accurate CAD outputs
- Maintain drawing registers, version control, and documentation accuracy
- Support ongoing improvement of CAD templates, libraries, and workflows
CAD Tools & Workflow
Our CAD operator makes use of advanced drafting tools and structured workflows, including:
- Standard and dynamic blocks
- Macros and scripts for automation
- Xrefs for drawing linkage and project structuring
- Custom drawing properties and attributes
Project Administration Support
- Assist Project Managers with general project administration tasks
- Maintain and update project documentation and drawing registers
- Support tracking of drawing revisions, approvals, and transmittals
- Coordinate information flow between design, engineering, and site teams
- Assist with organisation of project files and technical records
- Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth project delivery
Qualifications & Skills
- HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred) or equivalent engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification with relevant CAD/design experience
- Further CAD-specific training or certification (e.g. AutoCAD training course) desirable
- Strong practical experience in electrical drafting or switchgear design may be accepted in place of formal qualifications
- Proven experience as a CAD / AutoCAD Operator or similar technical drafting role
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (essential)
- Experience within LV electrical design, switchgear, or power distribution environments (highly desirable)
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, particularly single line diagrams
- Experience producing technical layouts, panel drawings, or building/facility documentation
- Ability to accurately interpret site measurements and engineering data
- Strong attention to detail and high level of drafting accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple live drawing packages
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, project managers, and site teams
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload across multiple concurrent projects
Desirable Skills
- Experience with AutoCAD automation (scripts, macros, dynamic blocks)
- Familiarity with structured CAD libraries and drawing standards
- Experience in manufacturing or panel-building environments is an advantage
- Understanding of LV electrical systems and power distribution principles
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Are you satisfied this is a fully onsite role?
- Do you have a qualification in drafting, CAD or a related technical discipline?
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
