Electrical Draughtsman – Distribution and Transmission

About the role

WSP Africa’s Power & Energy team is seeking an experienced Electrical Draughtsman to produce high‑quality design drawings for distribution and transmission projects. You will work on substation primary plant layouts and overhead transmission line designs, collaborating closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings of substation equipment, overhead lines, towers, foundations, drainage, grounding, lighting and control buildings.
• Develop and maintain single‑line diagrams (SLD), schematics, overall substation layouts, sections and elevations.
• Coordinate electrical layout drawings with civil, structural and mechanical disciplines.
• Generate and manage MicroStation seed files, AutoCAD geolocated reference files and Revit models.
• Maintain version‑controlled drawing libraries and update them as design changes occur.
• Convert drawings into Bills of Quantities for procurement and cost estimation.
• Visit sites to verify dimensions and assess existing infrastructure.

Required profile

• Solid experience in distribution and transmission design drafting.
• Familiarity with Eskom or similar substation design standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple drawings and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with engineers and other team members.

Required skills

• Bentley MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• Revit (preferred)
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and Eskom design standards
• Substation and overhead line design expertise
• 2D drafting and 3D modelling

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on landmark power projects across Africa.
• Access to global expertise and a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Professional development and career growth within a leading engineering firm.