Senior Electrical Draughtsperson
RPO Recruitment · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Draughtsperson for a 12-month contract opportunity based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing technical drawings and supporting the technical team across electrical, mechanical, civil and structural building-related projects.
- The ideal candidate must have strong technical draughting experience, the ability to conduct site measurements and assessments, and the capability to prepare accurate drawings in accordance with project requirements.
- Proficiency in MicroStation is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Electrical Draughting, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in technical drawing and design .
- Proven experience producing technical engineering drawings.
- Proficiency in MicroStation is essential.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, building structure and stormwater drainage drawings.
- Ability to interpret technical information, drawings, specifications and design instructions.
- Experience conducting site measurements, site visits and assessments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.
- Good communication, organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary technical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and update technical drawings for electrical, mechanical, building structures and stormwater drainage.
- Conduct site measurements and assessments to obtain the information required for technical drawings.
- Prepare site drawings and measurements for architectural works.
- Assist with compiling scopes of work and identifying technical requirements for various projects.
- Support the technical team by preparing and coordinating additional drawings, including mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Interpret engineering information, site measurements and technical instructions to develop accurate drawings.
- Incorporate design changes and maintain accurate drawing revisions.
- Coordinate drawings with the relevant technical disciplines to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Conduct site visits and assessments as required.
- Identify missing information or technical discrepancies and communicate these to the relevant project team members.
- Ensure that drawings meet project requirements and are completed within agreed deadlines.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong technical draughting and design capabilities.
- Excellent proficiency in MicroStation.
- Ability to produce accurate technical drawings across relevant building and engineering disciplines.
- Good spatial awareness and technical understanding.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Organised approach to drawing registers, revisions and technical documentation.