Remote Electrical Design Drafter – Power Infrastructure

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Diverse high-impact projects

Generous PTO

Access to modern drafting software

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Drafter for a remote-friendly engineering consultancy focused on power infrastructure. You will create detailed electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

You will support electrical engineers, review redlines, stay aligned with drafting standards, and collaborate virtually to deliver accurate deliverables on time.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Electrical Drafter or Designer.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential; experience with Revit MEP is a strong advantage.
• Basic understanding of electrical power systems, components, and principles.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and grounding plans using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Assist electrical engineers in the design process by preparing preliminary sketches and design concepts.
• Ensure all drawings comply with company drafting standards, client specifications, and relevant industry codes (e.g., SABS).
• Generate Bill of Materials (BOMs) based on design drawings.
• Review and incorporate redlines and markups from engineers and project managers.
• Collaborate effectively with electrical engineers and other team members through virtual communication channels.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Electrical drafting

Remote collaboration

Attention to detail

Reading schematics

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Drafter for a remote-friendly engineering consultancy focused on power infrastructure. You will create detailed electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

You will support electrical engineers, review redlines, stay aligned with drafting standards, and collaborate virtually to deliver accurate deliverables on time.