Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
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
Alternative Titles
• Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
• Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson
• Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer
• Relays Draftsperson
• Substation Design Draftsperson
Assessment Documents
Document requirements vary by assessing authority.
Check EA website for current requirements.
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312311) | Australian Occupation Guide