Electrical Draughtsman

4 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Engineered Sourcing Full time

The Electrical Draughtsman will be required to meet with clients and engineers to determine the project specifications, design technical wiring blueprints, and oversee the installation and construction of electrical systems.
- Meeting with clients and engineers to determine the project requirements.
- Conducting site studies to determine power needs and functional requirements.
- Creating technical wiring and power layout diagrams and specifications sheets.
- Estimating the required power generation and consumption needs.
- Calculating the amount of materials and equipment needed.
- Generating technical specification documents, installation guides, and user manuals.
- Ensuring that the electrical plans meet all regulatory and safety requirements.
- Overseeing the installation and construction of electrical equipment and systems.
- Inspecting and testing installed electrical systems to ensure their functionality and safety.
- Resolving any electrical planning issues and developing effective solutions.
- Assemble documents packages and develop drawing sets to be reviewed by electrical engineer or architect.
- Interact with engineering personnel and other staff to resolve identified issues.
- Prepare drafts of wiring diagrams, working drawings, wiring connection specifications along with underground cables cross-sections as needed installation crew instructions.- Prepare master sketches to raise developed relation of proposed installations for current facilities and precise specifications- and dimensions.- Ensure to quantify factors affecting arrangement and installation of equipment like distances to be spanned by cable and wire.
- Study and interpret work order requests to identify type of service like power and lighting required by installation.
- Ensure to visit proposed installation areas and prepare rough sketches of location.
- Determine work order and presentation method like isometric and orthographic drawing.
- Explain prepared drawings to manufacturing or construction teams.
- Provide adjustments in electrical drafts as required by installation staff.
- Develop and interpret calculating weights, volumes, specifications and stress factors.
- Ensure to reproduce working drawings for copy machines along with trace drawings in ink.
- Monitor and train various technicians, technologists and drafters.
- Prepare technical reports and draw charts showing statistics plus data.
- Review final construction drawings plus cost estimates for precision and conform to established standards and regulations.

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12
- A bachelors degree in electrical drafting, drafting design, electrical engineering, or similar.
- A minimum of two years experience as an electrical drafter.
- American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) certification is preferred.
- Proficiency with CAD software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks.
- Excellent understanding of a range of electrical generation and transmission systems.
- Thorough knowledge of electrical safety regulations, building codes, and health standards.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and managerial skills.
- The ability to stay up to date with the latest developments in electrical systems and best practices.
- Strong communication skills and collaborative abilities.

Design Drafting Association (ADDA) CAD software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks Experience as an electrical drafter



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