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Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Draftsman – Substation Works to support the Engineering team in the preparation and development of electrical design and detailed engineering drawings for high-voltage substations associated with Renewable Energy projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate, coordinated and construction-ready drawings based on approved electrical designs, specifications and engineering inputs.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare and develop Substation General Arrangement (GA) and layout drawings, incorporating electrical equipment, switchyard arrangement, transformer bays, feeder bays, busbars, gantries, control buildings and associated facilities.
· Prepare detailed electrical equipment layout drawings for Power Transformers, CTs, PTs/CVTs, Isolators, Circuit Breakers, Lightning Arresters, Wave Traps, Earth Switches, Bus Couplers and other substation equipment.
· Prepare and update Single Line Diagram (SLD) drawings, schematic diagrams and other electrical drawings based on approved engineering inputs.
· Prepare detailed switchyard and bay arrangement drawings, including equipment positioning, clearances, busbar arrangements, structures, equipment interconnections and associated details.
· Prepare cable trench and cable routing drawings, including power, control, protection, communication and auxiliary cable routing within the substation.
· Prepare detailed earthing and grounding layout drawings, including earth mat/grid, equipment earthing, structures, earth pits and associated connections.
· Prepare lightning protection and shielding drawings, including lightning masts, shielding arrangements and associated earthing connections.
· Prepare detailed drawings for control room, relay room, battery room, HT/LT panel rooms and other electrical buildings, including equipment layouts, panel arrangements, cable entry and cable routing requirements.
· Prepare electrical foundation and equipment interface drawings in coordination with Civil & Structural Engineering teams, including transformer, circuit breaker, CT/PT, isolator and other equipment foundations.
· Prepare sectional and elevation drawings showing equipment clearances, busbar arrangements, gantry structures, cable trenches and interconnections.
· Prepare cable schedule, cable routing and termination-related drawings based on approved engineering inputs and project requirements.
· Incorporate electrical design calculations, equipment datasheets, technical specifications and vendor drawings into detailed engineering drawings.
· Coordinate with Electrical Engineers, Civil & Structural Engineers, Protection & Control, Survey, Procurement, Vendors, Project and Construction teams to resolve technical interfaces and drawing requirements.
· Review and incorporate vendor drawings, site conditions, equipment dimensions and construction requirements into the final drawings.
· Ensure all drawings comply with approved engineering standards, project specifications, applicable electrical codes, utility requirements and company drawing standards.
· Maintain proper drawing numbering, revision control, drawing registers, document control and as-built documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
· Support preparation and verification of BOQ/MTO quantities based on electrical drawings and layouts.
· Coordinate with site teams to address construction-related drawing clarifications, field modifications and as-built requirements.
· Demonstrate the ability to independently develop detailed and construction-ready electrical drawings for substation and switchyard works from engineering inputs and approved design documents.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Electrical Drafting, preferably in Substation, Switchyard, Transmission, Power Generation or Renewable Energy projects.
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.
Good understanding of HV/EHV substations, switchyards, electrical equipment layouts, SLDs, cable routing, earthing and lightning protection systems.
Ability to interpret electrical design drawings, SLDs, equipment datasheets, technical specifications and vendor drawings and convert engineering inputs into detailed drawings.
Experience with 33 kV / 66 kV / 132 kV / 220 kV / 400 kV substation projects will be preferred, depending on project requirements.
Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, Civil 3D or other engineering drafting software will be an added advantage.
Exposure to GIS/KMZ-based layouts and renewable energy project engineering will be preferred.
Good coordination, communication, attention to detail and drawing management skills are essential.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Candidates with hands-on experience in Renewable Energy Substations, Grid Substations and Switchyards and exposure to the complete drawing cycle from design development through IFC/RFC issuance and construction/as-built documentation will be preferred.
