Senior Electrical Draughtsperson at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• 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.