Electrical Draughtsman (E-Plan) - Industrial Drive Systems
i Place People · Limbro Business Park
Overview
Join a skilled engineering team as an Electrical Draughtsman using E-Plan to produce detailed drawings for industrial drive systems. This permanent, office-based role at Limbro Business Park offers hands-on exposure to complex projects in mining and heavy engineering. If you have 2 to 5 years of electrical drafting experience and want to grow in a technical environment, this could be a great fit.
About the role
As an Electrical Draughtsman, you will be responsible for creating accurate electrical drawings and documentation that support the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of engineered drive systems. You will work closely with electrical design engineers, mechanical engineers, and project teams to ensure all drawings meet technical, safety, and compliance standards.
Key areas of focus:
- Producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, termination diagrams, and cable schedules using E-Plan or similar CAD tools.
- Maintaining drawing registers, revision control, and documentation packages.
- Building and updating symbol libraries, macros, and project templates.
- Drafting layouts and wiring for MV/LV drives, DC drives, motors, transformers, resistors, and switchgear.
- Supporting the integration of PLC-based control systems, safety circuits, and instrumentation.
- Providing accurate documentation for panel builders, electricians, and installation teams, and updating drawings based on feedback.
Requirements
- National Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Drafting, or a related field.
- 2 to 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Draughtsman in industrial, mining, or heavy engineering environments.
- Strong proficiency in E-Plan (preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Experience producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Understanding of motors, drives, transformers, switchgear, and industrial control systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications and convert them into accurate drawings.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, termination diagrams, and cable schedules.
- Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and documentation packages.
- Use E-Plan, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar tools to generate high-quality electrical drawings.
- Build and maintain symbol libraries, macros, and project templates.
- Ensure drawings comply with internal standards, industry regulations, and client requirements.
- Draft layouts and wiring for MV/LV drives, DC drives, motors, transformers, resistors, and switchgear.
- Support the integration of PLC-based control systems, safety circuits, and instrumentation.
- Work closely with engineers to ensure seamless alignment between electrical, mechanical, and control designs.
- Provide accurate documentation for panel builders, electricians, and installation teams.
- Update drawings based on manufacturing feedback, testing, and commissioning changes.
- Assist with technical queries related to electrical layouts and wiring.
Job details
- Organisation
- i Place People
- Location
- Limbro Business Park
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When applying for this Electrical Draughtsman role, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with E-Plan or AutoCAD Electrical. Include specific examples of projects where you produced schematics, panel layouts, or cable schedules. If you have worked in mining or heavy engineering, highlight that too. Since the job is office-based at Limbro Business Park, be ready to talk about how you manage drawing revisions and work with engineers. A portfolio of sample drawings (if you have one) could help you stand out. Good luck!
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