Electrical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians

Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in electrical engineering research, design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment, facilities and distribution systems.

What the job involves

• Preparing drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry

• Assisting Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems

• Collecting data, performing tests and complex calculations, graphing results, and preparing charts and tabulations

• Estimating materials costs and quantities

• Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations

• Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements

• Undertaking electrical workshop functions such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices

• Assisting with research and experimentation programs