Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced AutoCAD Draftsman Electrical with 58 years of experience in Solar Power and BESS projects.
The candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed electrical drawings and layouts for utility-scale solar PV plants, pooling stations, substations, and BESS facilities. The role requires expertise in electrical drafting, coordination with engineering teams, and effective management of project documentation.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Electrical Drafting & Design Support: Prepare detailed electrical drawings for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.• Develop General Arrangement (GA) drawings and site layout drawings.• Prepare string layout drawings and DC/AC cable routing layouts.• Develop earthing and lightning protection system layouts.• Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and electrical schematics.• Support drafting activities for 33 kV Pooling Stations.• Assist in preparation of drawings related to 132 kV / 220 kV substations and transmission line interfaces.
- Project Coordination & Technical Support: Coordinate with electrical, civil, structural, and project execution teams.• Incorporate engineering design changes and comments into drawings.• Support project teams during design reviews and construction activities.• Ensure timely delivery of engineering drawing packages.
- Documentation & Drawing Management: Maintain drawing registers, document logs,
and revision records.• Manage drawing version control and project documentation.• Prepare drawing transmittals and maintain document archives.• Ensure compliance with client and project documentation requirements.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Verify drawing accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.• Ensure adherence to project drafting standards and engineering practices.• Implement review comments and maintain updated revisions.• Support quality audits and engineering reviews.
- Continuous Improvement & Team Support: Assist in development of drafting standards and best practices.• Support mentoring and training of junior draftsmen.• Identify opportunities to improve drafting efficiency and quality. Qualifications & Skills Education:• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification. Technical Skills:• Expertise in AutoCAD drafting for utility-scale solar projects.• Preparation of GA drawings, site layouts, string layouts, cable routing layouts, and SLDs.• Experience in earthing and lightning protection system layouts.• Understanding of 33 kV Pooling Stations.• Basic understanding of 132 kV / 220 kV substations and transmission lines.• Knowledge of DC and AC cable routing principles.• Understanding of module orientation, row spacing, and shadow analysis concepts.• Familiarity with solar and BESS engineering standards and practices. Software Skills:• AutoCAD (Expert)• SketchUp• Microsoft Excel• Microsoft Word• Adobe Acrobat Documentation & Quality Skills:• Drawing register preparation• Document control and version management• Compliance with drafting standards• Quality documentation management Soft Skills:• Robust attention to detail• Effective communication and coordination skills• Time management and multitasking abilities• Ability to work under tight project schedules• Team collaboration and mentoring capabilities