Electrical Engineering Draftsperson, Technician

Overview

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

Day-to-day

• 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.

Considerations

• requires driving.