Occupation information for Electrical and Electronics Drafters District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
• Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
• Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
• Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
• Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
• Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
• Measure factors that affect installation and arrangement of equipment, such as distances to be spanned by wire and cable.
• Design electrical systems, such as lighting systems.
• Draw master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.
• Review work orders or procedural manuals and confer with vendors or design staff to resolve problems or modify design.

Tools:

• Compasses
• Curves
• Desktop computers
• Drafting kits or sets
• Personal computers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Project management software

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