Job Description
Overview
Our Nuclear division is a leading consultancy providing multi-disciplinary engineering support services to all project stages, from concept through to completion, to owners, operators, regulators and suppliers to a diversified set of clients. Within the Nuclear sector, we are involved across the whole life cycle of the civil nuclear industry, building the next generation of civil nuclear power stations and the first large scale prototype fusion reactor, meeting the challenge of keeping the current nuclear fleet operational and tackling complex decommissioning projects. With existing relationships with the major operators in the Nuclear and Power sector, we offer a hugely stimulating variety of work, within a team which is rapidly developing to support the delivery of new nuclear build, maintaining the existing nuclear and power generating assets and building net zero energy capabilities. Our projects are on a global scale with opportunities across the UK, Europe, North America, Canada and the Middle East, across a range of projects.
Your role
- We are seeking a Senior AutoCAD Electrical Designer with strong expertise in electrical design, CAD administration, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- The role combines hands-on electrical design delivery with CAD and ACC administration responsibilities, ensuring intelligent, database-driven, standardized, and high-quality engineering outputs while enabling effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- The candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting project delivery, driving standardization, and mentoring team members.
About you
Skills
- Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering / Instrumentation / Electronics / or related field.
- 8–10 years of experience in AutoCAD Electrical design, CAD administration, and engineering
- Certification or formal training in AutoCAD Electrical is an advantage
- Experience working on industrial, power, or EPC projects
- Exposure to BIM workflows and integration
- Experience in multi-disciplinary design environments
- Hands-on experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Should have strong knowledge of:
- Electrical schematics, SLDs, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
- CAD standards, drawing management, and design workflows
- Template creation, symbol libraries, and catalog management
- AutoCAD Electrical tools and customization
- Strong understanding of intelligent electrical design workflows (AutoCAD Electrical MDB environment), including tagging, cross-referencing, and wire numbering
- Ability to generate engineering outputs such as BOMs, cable schedules, and wiring reports
- Familiarity with IEC / IEEE / IS standards
- Strong troubleshooting skills for tagging and cross-referencing
- Good understanding of file management, cloud collaboration, and version control systems
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
- Strong coordination across disciplines
- Ability to train, mentor, and guide junior team members
- Attention to detail and strong standardization mindset
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Flexible to relocate to AtkinsRéalis India Office Locations (Bangalore/Gurgaon/Mumbai) flexible in travelling to AtkinsRéalis’ and client’s office locations around the world, if required.
Job duties
Electrical Design & Engineering
- Develop and maintain fully intelligent, database-linked AutoCAD Electrical drawings
- Prepare and deliver schematics, SLDs, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
- Own end-to-end design deliverables from concept to final issue
- Generate and validate BOMs, cable schedules, wire lists, and PLC I/O reports
- Contribute to development of GA drawings and P&IDs where required
Intelligent Design & Database Integration
- Develop and manage database-driven intelligent schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
- Configure and maintain project databases (MDB; SQL Server exposure is an advantage)
- Implement and troubleshoot tagging, wire numbering, and cross-referencing systems
- Customize symbol libraries and manufacturer catalog databases
- Ensure data consistency across drawings and generated reports
- Integrate AutoCAD Electrical outputs with Excel and EDMS platforms
- Support migration of legacy drawings into intelligent formats
- AutoCAD Electrical Administration
- Manage AutoCAD Electrical environments including installation, configuration, and upgrades
- Develop and maintain CAD standards, templates, symbol libraries, and catalogs
- Ensure compliance with company and industry standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- Administer ACC including project setup, folder structures, and access control
- Manage document workflows ensuring proper versioning and collaboration practices
- Integrate AutoCAD Electrical deliverables with ACC
- Support and drive adoption of ACC tools (Docs, Build, Design Collaboration)
- Ensure proper handling of multi-disciplinary deliverables
- User Support, Training & Mentoring
- Act as SME for AutoCAD Electrical and ACC tools
- Provide technical support to project teams
- Conduct training sessions and develop user documentation
- Mentor, guide, and review work of junior designers
- Standards, QA/QC & Governance
- Ensure compliance with IEC / IEEE / IS standards and CAD standards
- Perform QA/QC checks on drawings and database integrity
- Maintain proper revision control and audit trail
- Enforce best practices in design and documentation
- Coordination, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Coordinate with engineering, IT, vendors, and project teams to ensure smooth execution
- Ensure effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- Support integration of engineering workflows across digital platforms
- Identify opportunities to enhance workflows, efficiency, and productivity
- Automate repetitive tasks using scripts, tools, or configurations
- Drive adoption of best practices in design and digital workflows
- Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and engineering standards
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Contractual (Fixed Term)
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
