Background

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks. The company sales and distributes electricity in Uganda as per ERA License issued on 31 December 2024 covering over 135 political districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda.

Position : CAD Officer-1
Reports to : Senior Planning Engineer (New Schemes)
Supervises : CAD technicians
Department : Engineering
Duty Station : Lugogo

Job Purpose
To design, draft and develop accurate computer-aided design (CAD) drawings and models to support UEDCL’s engineering projects and operations. The CAD officer is also responsible for maintaining an accurate and updated CAD database while ensuring that all the designs are efficient, accurate, functional and meet both practical and regulatory requirements.

Key Result Areas
•CAD Design and Drafting, Create, update, and maintain technical drawings and schematics for electrical distribution projects.
•Collaboration, work closely with engineers and project teams to ensure drawings meet
design specifications and standards.
•Document Control, Maintain an organized database of all CAD drawings and related
documentation for easy retrieval.
•Quality Assurance, Review and validate drawings for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to UEDCL standards.
•Technical Support, Provide CAD-related technical support and training to team members as needed

Expected Output
•Accurate and up-to-date drawings.
•Well-maintained CAD documentation system.
•High-quality design deliverables aligned with project specifications.

Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or a related field
Experience
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a CAD environment, preferably in an electrical engineering environment
•Knowledge of substation design is an added advantage.

Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and design standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of GIS software like Arc-Map and Arc-Pro is an added advantage.

• Working Environment
• Office-based with occasional visits to project sites.
• Requires extended periods of working on computer systems.