CAD Technician

Company: AECOM
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Location: Perth
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Company DescriptionStart here. Grow here. Are you ready to support a team of talented technicians and shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a CAD Technician in our rapidly growing Scottish offices (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Perth) – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. AECOM has recently been named as one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise. This transformational, multi-billion-pound programme is the highest value venture ever put into place by Scottish Water and will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential to extend for another 6 years).  AECOM will be at the heart of this ground-breaking delivery model, shaping design excellence at scale and working with Scottish Water and our Enterprise Partners to help drive outcomes that deliver value for customers in Scotland and go beyond net zero. This is a major win for AECOM and a powerful endorsement of our expertise, giving us a fantastic opportunity to deliver long-term, meaningful work that has large scale impact for communities across Scotland. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support on this programme and work alongside a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency. Job Description Level of Supervision & Responsibility: Work independently using an already established understanding of civil engineering and best practices and be able to provide meaningful input to the design processProject & Technical Accountability: Duties may include technical responsibility for a major phase or component of a project. Takes lead role in workflow co‑ordinationCollaboration: Work in conjunction with engineers of multiple disciplines as part of the iterative design processTechnical Skills & Systems Knowledge: Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD and document management systems. Provide Civil 3D modelling support to engineering teamEngineering Design, Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well‑defined methods. Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple testsMaintain Standards: Support the CAD Lead in maintaining CAD standards, best practices, and processes for modelling, content creation, and advanced digital developments Enjoy the perks. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. You’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued – and let’s not forget the perks! You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits you. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re more than happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements. If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry!  Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Certified Minimum of a HNC or Equivalent Qualification: In an engineering disciplineSoftware Proficiency: Proficient in using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D. Familiarity in other 3D modelling software such Autodesk ReCap, Revit and experience in validating and coordinating models in Navisworks or similar softwareCommon Data Environment Experience: Experience working in a Common Data Environment such as ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction  Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10154057 Business Line: Water Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology Work Location Model: Hybrid…

Posted: July 7th, 2026