Controls CAD Draughtsperson

The Role

Join our Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls team at our Renfrew headquarters — the heart of our operations.

This position is a backfill for an internal promotion, reflecting the genuine career progression available within the department. You’ll support the design and delivery of CAD drawings for our screw compressor packages, working closely with experienced engineers across EI&C and Hardware Design.

You won’t just be producing drawings — you’ll be part of a collaborative engineering team solving real-world technical challenges and contributing to high-quality, commercially focused solutions

Who are we

Howden has a range of compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines, and rotary heat exchangers, and has been at the forefront of developing engineered solutions for the needs of industrial processes since 1854. In 2023, Howden joined forces with Chart Industries, a global leader in engineered equipment for clean energy and industrial gas markets.

Together, we operate over 64 manufacturing sites and 50+ service centres worldwide, with 11,700+ employees driving innovation in hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG. As part of the Nexus of Clean™, we are advancing a sustainable future—helping customers improve efficiency and reduce emissions across clean power, water, food, and industrial sectors.

Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future and tackling some of the planet’s most urgent challenges, all while growing your career in a dynamic global environment.

Why you should apply

• Proven progression – this role exists because multiple people have already developed and progressed internally.
• Clear development pathways – opportunities to grow into Process Engineering, EI&C or Hardware Design.
• Training & qualifications – we actively support professional development.
• Mentorship – learn from experienced engineers who will support your growth.
• HQ exposure – work at the centre of our operations with cross-functional teams.

What Will You Do?

• Produce and manage AutoCAD drawings to support detailed design projects.
• Provide draughting support to EI&C Engineers during project delivery.
• Identify and communicate technical issues, suggesting practical solutions.
• Plan and prioritise your workload to meet project deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality and Procurement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering quality standards.
• Ensure designs align with safety, environmental and commercial considerations.

What do you bring?

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile: 

• Experience using AutoCAD (Autodesk) – from education or industry.
• An HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, P&ID familiarity or exposure to control panels would be desirable but not essential 

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you. 

Our benefits

This is a permanent position based at our head office in Renfrew, including an early finish on Friday. Our range of fantastic benefits includes:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave 
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% 
• Company electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking 
• Healthcare cash plan 
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, employee assistance programme, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing 
• Dedicated Spark Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc  
• Financial planning & mortgage support 
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering

Chart is an equal opportunity employer

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.