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L-Cleared Electrical Drafter
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What they do
A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.
$64,243 / year median in Pennsylvania
-7% projected decline
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Develop, review, and update schematics, and engineering drawings using computer-aided design software to depict equipment, and systems.
- Create/revise detail and assembly drawings from conceptual layouts and sketches in accordance with established drafting standards using 2D/3D CAD software.
- Perform other drafting duties such as preparing lists of material.
- Must be able to work from the verbal and written directions of engineering.
- May be required to research projects independently or acquire subject knowledge by consulting with product developers and applying knowledge of the latest drafting/design technology.
Education:
Associates degree from an accredited college or university in design and drafting technology or a related electrical design field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in design and drafting technology or a related electrical design field.
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience as an Electrical Engineer. Proficiency performing electrical engineering drafting
- Knowledge of drafting standards and techniques
- Experience creating or reviewing electrical engineering designs based on approved technical requirements
- Proficiency with engineering software including SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, and/or AutoCAD
- Proficiency with Programmable Logic Controllers, low voltage electrical distribution, audiovisual, or telecommunications systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.