Electrical & Instrumentation CAD Designer

About the role

Our client, a specialist consulting engineering firm delivering EPCM projects for the mining sector, is looking for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation CAD Designer to join their Randburg office. The role involves producing high-quality technical drawings and documentation for large-scale mining projects while collaborating closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and update detailed Electrical and Instrumentation drawings, including Single Line Diagrams, switchgear arrangements, substation layouts and 2D/3D cable routing.
• Perform MV/LV cable sizing, generate cable schedules and support engineers with design development, layout optimisation and material take-off.
• Maintain drawing registers, manage document control and produce as-built updates from site measurements.

Required profile

• Diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering, Drafting or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an E&I CAD Designer in a consulting engineering environment serving mining EPCM projects.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (essential).
• Experience with E-Plan and lighting design tools such as Relux.
• Knowledge of MV/LV cable sizing, PLC panel layout and instrumentation drawing standards.

What we offer

• Market-related salary package.
• Opportunity to work on critical technical drawings for major mining capital projects.
• Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary engineers in an office-based environment.