Substation & Transmission Draughtsman

WSP in Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa's Power & Energy team is seeking an Electrical Draughtsperson with solid experience on Distribution and Transmission design drawings. Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit is preferred, with emphasis on AutoCAD.

You will focus on substation primary plant design and overhead transmission line drawings, collaborate with engineers, manage multiple drawings and meet Eskom/IEC/IEEE standards while visiting sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Draughting design certificate.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit, with emphasis on AutoCAD.
• Electrical Engineering Diploma is an added advantage.
• 5-7 years MV/HV substation and overhead line draughting experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical components and architectural integration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to deliver on time.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for substation equipment and overhead lines.
• Coordinate electrical layouts with Civil, Structural and Mechanical disciplines.
• Develop and maintain SLDs, schematics, and substation layouts.
• Ensure drawings meet IEC, IEEE and Eskom (or similar) standards.
• Visit sites to verify dimensions and gather information.
• Maintain version control and document organization.

Skills

Draughting

Electrical design understanding

Microsoft Office

Education

Draughting Design Certificate

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

WSP Africa's Power & Energy team is seeking an Electrical Draughtsperson with solid experience on Distribution and Transmission design drawings. Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit is preferred, with emphasis on AutoCAD.

You will focus on substation primary plant design and overhead transmission line drawings, collaborate with engineers, manage multiple drawings and meet Eskom/IEC/IEEE standards while visiting sites as needed.