Civil CAD/Civil 3D Technician

Civil CAD/Civil 3D Technician – Renewable Energy Development 

3 days per week (12-month contract role)   

Role Context: 

This role involves preparing preliminary CAD, Civil 3D and layout outputs to support early-stage project development. The work will inform internal option selection, feasibility reviews, landowner discussions and consultant briefing. Where outputs progress beyond early-stage development, they will be reviewed and developed further by the wider project team or appointed consultants.    

Responsibilities:   

• Prepare preliminary layouts of potential Wind Farm, Solar and BESS developments.  

• Prepare feasibility-level layouts for entrances, internal roads and other site infrastructure.  

• Produce land ownership drawings to support the work of land agents and project managers.  

• Other layout work may include the following: solar PV layouts, substation compound layouts, plant layouts, access road alignments, grading options, hardstands, cable route corridors and indicative drainage constraints.  

• Import DTM/topographical data and carry out preliminary earthworks modelling, including indicative cut/fill volume estimates.   

• Carry out preliminary swept path analysis for turbine or solar deliveries using Vehicle Tracking or AutoTURN.  Liaise with transport experts - third party consultants.  

• Maintain good CAD standards, drawing accuracy, file organization. 

• Clearly record drawing assumptions, constraints, limitations and items requiring review by consultants or project team. 

• Adhere to current professional and industrial best practices.  

• Support and provide data to third party consultants.  

• Will be required to carry out occasional site visits. May also be required to survey transport route pinch points.  

Requirements:   

• Minimum 2-3 years Civil CAD design experience e.g. road, drainage, site layout design.   

• Software experience in the following: Civil 3D and Vehicle Tracking/ AutoTURN.  

• Familiarity with Tailte Éireann licensing requirements. 

• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.  

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently with limited day-to-day technical supervision. 

• Good communicator and able to work effectively within a wider project team.  

• Ability to collaborate with suppliers, consultants, stakeholders and co-workers  

• Strong attention to detail.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.   

• Full clean driving license and access to a vehicle.  

Desired but not essential:  

• Previous experience working on renewable energy developments.  

• GIS experience using ArcGIS or QGIS.  

• Autodesk Civil 3D certification, or equivalent demonstrable Civil 3D experience. 

Education:  

• Minimum Higher Certificate, HNC/HND, NFQ Level 6 or equivalent in Civil Engineering, CAD, Construction, Surveying or a related discipline. 

Location:  

• The role will be primarily remote, with attendance at the Dublin office generally required for monthly team meetings.  

• Occasional site visits may also be required. 

Renumeration:  

• Competitive day rate, subject to experience and contract terms. 

Closing Date: 

• Closing date 30th June 2026 

Contact details: 

Please send a CV and a cover letter to Teresa Tuttle(GIS Manager) using the following email address: Teresa.tuttle@edf-power.com. Mobile: 087 - 612 9133