Electrical Draughtsperson

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Full-time employment with growth

Health insurance

CAD training

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a meticulous Electrical Draughtsperson to translate engineering designs into precise drawings and documentation for electrical installations and manufacturing.

You will work closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and construction teams to ensure accuracy, compliance with standards, and efficient document control, with opportunities to enhance CAD skills and contribute to BOMs.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Draughting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Electrical Draughtsperson.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and related CAD software.
• Strong understanding of electrical symbols, standards, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using CAD software.
• Ensure all drawings comply with relevant standards and company specifications.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to incorporate revisions into drawings.
• Manage drawing register and document control procedures.
• Assist in BOM preparation based on finalized electrical designs.
• Review and check drawings produced by others for accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Draughting

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Electrical Draughtsperson to join their team based in Paarl. This role is essential for translating engineering designs into precise technical drawings and documentation required for electrical installations and manufacturing. You will work closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and construction teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with all project specifications and industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects within a stable team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using CAD software according to project requirements.
• Ensure all drawings comply with relevant national and international standards and company specifications.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to clarify design intent and incorporate revisions into drawings.
• Manage and maintain the drawing register and ensure proper document control procedures are followed.
• Assist in the preparation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on the finalized electrical designs.
• Review and check drawings produced by others to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Draughting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Electrical Draughtsperson.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD and other relevant CAD software.
• Strong understanding of electrical symbols, standards, and terminology.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in producing technical drawings.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple drawing sets simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Full-time employment with potential for long-term growth.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Training opportunities to enhance CAD skills and knowledge of standards.
• A professional and collaborative working environment.