Electrical Draughtsman - Distribution and Transmission

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa's Power & Energy team is seeking an Electrical Draughtsperson with substantial experience in distribution and transmission design drawings. Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit is preferred, with focus on substation primary plant design and overhead transmission lines.

The role requires handling multiple drawings and deadlines, coordinating with engineers, and ensuring design standards (IEC, IEEE, Eskom) are applied. Site visits and documentation control are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of MV and HV Substation and Overhead Line draughting experience.
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical components and architectural integration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings of substation equipment and overhead lines (400/275/132 kV).
• Draft and maintain drawings for overhead line designs, including tower detailing, plans and profiles, assemblies and clearance diagrams.
• Develop and maintain SLDs, schematics, overall substation layouts and elevations.
• Create and modify detailed substation and overhead line drawings in MicroStation, AutoCAD or Revit.
• Coordinate electrical layout drawings with Civil, Structural, Mechanical disciplines.
• Generate detailed 2D drawings and 3D models; ensure version control and documentation quality.
• Visit sites to verify dimensions and gather information; resolve discrepancies.

Skills

MV/HV Substation Drafting

Overhead Line Drafting

Electrical Design Standards

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical Draughtsman - Distribution and Transmission

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role

WSP Africa's Power & Energy team is looking for an Electrical Draughtsperson with solid experience on Distribution and Transmission design drawings. Bentley MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit experience is preferable.

In this role, you will focus on substation primary plant design and overhead transmission line designs. Effective communication with engineers and other team members is essential within this role as well as the ability to identify and resolve design issues.Managing multiple drawings, projects, and deadlines withAccuracy is crucial in substation overhead line designs, as errors can have significant consequences.If you are successful, you will work independently and take ownership of tasks.Familiarity with Eskom's (or similar) design standards and best practices for substations.

Responsibilities

Creating detailed drawings of the physical arrangement of substation equipment and overhead lines, with voltages of 400/275/132 kV.

Drafting and maintaining high-quality drawings for overhead line designs, including tower detailing, plan and profiles, assemblies and conductor clearance diagrams.

Developing and maintaining SLD, schematics, overall substation layouts and substation sections and elevations.

Creating detailed drawings for primary plant equipment, foundation, trenches, drainage, steel structures, fencing, grounding and earthing systems, lighting, reticulation system, control building, etc.

Coordinate Electrical layout drawings with other disciplines (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, etc).

Create and modify detailed Substation and overhead line drawings in MicroStation, AutoCAD, or Revit.

Create MicroStation Seed file and Masterfile and AutoCAD geolocated reference file.

Generation of detailed 2D drawings and 3D models.

Maintaining organized records of all Distribution and Transmission drawings, ensuring proper version control and accessibility.

Regularly updating drawings based on design changes, site modifications, and other relevant information.

Ensuring that all drawings and documentation meet the required quality standards.

Collaborating with electrical engineers and other team members to ensure that drawings accurately reflect the design requirements.

Understanding and applying relevant electrical design standards, such as IEC, IEEE and Eskom (or similar) standards, when creating drawings.

Converting drawings into Bills of Quantities (BOQs), which are used for procurement and cost estimation.

Visiting sites to gather information, verify dimensions, and assess the existing infrastructure.

Identifying and resolving any discrepancies or issues that arise during the design or construction process.

Providing guidance and support to junior drafters or other team members.

Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures related to electrical work and site safety.

Health and Safety

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you

Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm

Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

Draughting Design Certificate

Formal proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit. Mostly AutoCAD

An Electrical Engineering Diploma will be an added advantage.

5-7 years of MV and HV Substation and Overhead Line draughting experience.

Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical components and architectural integration.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong sense of responsibility for continued learning and self-development.

Must have strong organizational skills and willing to go the extra mile to ensure deliverables are submitted on time

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Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. At WSP, you'll work on significant transmission infrastructure projects that strengthen power networks, connect renewable energy and support the energy transition across Africa and internationally.