Electrical Drafter

virtualstaff36 · Philippines · posted today ago

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About this role

Our client is a well-established provider of commercial electrical and integrated security solutions, delivering comprehensive end-to-end services across commercial, industrial, and public sectors. They offer technical solutions ranging from design and drafting through to full system installation and maintenance. With a dedicated focus on quality, compliance, and safety, they coordinate complete project documentation and delivery from award through to final handover.

They are now seeking to hire an Electrical Drafter to establish a consistent workflow for preparing accurate electrical shop drawings and project documentation from job award through to handover. In this role, you will coordinate technical documentation, resolve design discrepancies with project leaders, and ensure drawings are clear, compliant, and ready for site installation.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Drafting & Documentation

Develop coordinated electrical shop drawings based on supplied architectural plans, engineering drawings, and specifications
Illustrate required electrical equipment, containment, field devices, and installation details clearly
Prepare detailed electrical panel layouts detailing equipment arrangements and practical installation dimensions
Compile comprehensive cable schedules identifying cable types, references, origins, and destinations
Produce accurate equipment take-off documentation to assist project procurement and delivery

Design Coordination & Quality Control

Review all supplied documentation prior to commencing drafting to identify missing information or discrepancies
Ensure shop drawings, panel layouts, and cable schedules remain coordinated and consistent with one another
Maintain clear, legible, and accurate drawing sets suitable for use by on-site installation teams
Track drawing revisions systematically and archive up-to-date files in designated project folders
Assemble complete handover packs containing PDF drawings, editable CAD files, panel layouts, and cable schedules

Communication & Technical Escalation

Raise technical queries and potential design conflicts with the Project Manager prior to finalising drawings
Confirm equipment selections, physical dimensions, and layout requirements with the Project Manager
Document unresolved technical issues and assumptions for Project Manager review rather than making unverified assumptions
Submit completed drawing packages to the Project Manager for final sign-off and site release

Requirements

Proven professional experience as an Electrical Drafter preparing electrical shop drawings, panel layouts, and cable schedules
Demonstrated proficiency working with editable CAD drawing files and PDF electrical/architectural drawings
Practical experience producing accurate equipment take-offs and installation-ready drawing packages
Sound understanding of electrical equipment arrangements, containment pathways, and cabling systems
Keen eye for detail with the ability to spot discrepancies across engineering documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate queries and document technical details effectively

Nice-to-Have Skills

Prior drafting experience on Australian commercial or industrial electrical fitouts
Familiarity with Australian electrical design standards and installation practices