CAD Technician – Architectural (Revit/AutoCAD)

About the role

The Buildings Development Team within ESB’s Group Property Strategy & Development delivers planning, design, construction and maintenance for electricity‑industry infrastructure across Ireland. The CAD Technician (Architectural) creates Revit models and CAD drawing packages to support building projects, contributing to the Net Zero by 2040 strategy for new developments and existing assets. The role covers planning, tender and construction phases.

Key responsibilities

• Provide architectural technician support across planning, tender and construction stages for a range of building projects.
• Produce Revit building information models and coordinated CAD drawing packages.
• Collaborate with the architectural team to deliver high‑quality outputs that meet stakeholder requirements.
• Coordinate design information with structural, mechanical, electrical, fire engineering and quantity surveying disciplines.
• Review and analyse project information to ensure compliant, effective designs.
• Conduct site quality assurance/quality control inspections to verify works against drawings, specifications and standards.
• Perform setting‑out and surveying checks to confirm contractor compliance.
• Champion ESB’s safety culture by demonstrating visible commitment to health and safety.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience in an architectural consultancy or similar.
• Level 7 degree in Architectural Technology or a related discipline.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, producing architectural models and drawing sets for all project stages.
• Experience working in a BIM environment.
• Strong capability in architectural detailing and delivering buildable solutions.
• Good understanding of Irish building regulations and fire safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

Required skills

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• BIM
• Architectural detailing
• Specifications
• Schedules

What we offer

• Work from ESB offices in Dublin or Cork with national travel as required.
• Smart‑working approach providing flexible ways of working.
• Opportunity to contribute to Ireland’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy.
• Supportive, safety‑focused culture.