Engineering Draftsman Series

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Employees in this series perform, supervise, or direct drafting duties that support the design or modification of equipment, apparatus, devices, or facilities involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, civil, structural, or other fields of engineering.

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS OF WORK

Employees at this level perform technical duties involving skill and experience in drafting and structural, mechanical, electrical, electronic, civil, or other engineering fields. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Engineering Draftsman I typically -

1. prepares drawings and diagrams of mechanical, electrical, or electronic devices, apparatus, and equipment from notes, sketches, and instructions;
2. makes detailed shop drawings from sketches and layouts of machinery and equipment;
3. prepares designs of machinery, equipment, and apparatus from layouts and specified dimensions;
4. prepares layout for wiring and piping diagrams and schematics;
5. prepares working drawings and diagrams for water distribution systems, sewers, electrical distribution systems, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment;
6. makes detailed drawings from general design drawings, indicating materials, tolerances, and other information necessary to make the detailed drawing clear and complete;
7. specializes in one or more phases of engineering drafting (such as electronic, electrical, or mechanical) as deemed desirable;
8. assists in instruction and supervision of lower level draftsmen as assigned;
9. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level perform engineering drafting involving a high degree of technical skill and ability. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Engineering Draftsman II typically -

1. supervises and coordinates the work of lower-level draftsmen and instructs them in standards, methods, and techniques of work;
2. assigns, checks, and corrects work prepared by others to conform to standards, specifications, and design requirements;
3. prepares drawings and diagrams of mechanical, electrical, or electronic devices, apparatus, and equipment requiring knowledge of design principles;
4. makes detailed shop drawings involving design and selection of materials and components;
5. prepares highly complex wiring and piping diagrams and schematics;
6. performs complex mechanical, electrical, or electronic drafting that involves limited design function in working out finished drawings and details;
7. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level direct the preparation of engineering drawings for utility, construction, mechanical, electronic, cartographic, and other related activities. They work under administrative supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Chief Engineering Draftsman typically -

1. supervises the preparation of engineering drawings for utility, construction, mechanical, electronic, cartographic, and other related areas;
2. prepares preliminary designs and sketches for requirements in each of the areas;
3. reviews and/or recommends additions, changes, and/or deletions to designs and drawings of systems and facilities submitted by consulting engineers;
4. confers with administrative personnel and engineering consultants concerning the feasibility of proposed facilities, as well as the revision and improvement of existing facilities;
5. coordinates drawings with related specifications, preliminary cost estimates, bid documents, and work of other units and divisions;
6. supervises the checking of shop drawings and the preparation of full-sized details;
7. supervises the maintenance and cataloging of existing departmental maps, drawings, prints, and related materials;
8. performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination of the following three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below;
   1. college coursework in drafting, engineering graphics, or a closely related field:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
   2. general work experience in engineering drafting work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Ability to perform technical drafting work requiring a high degree of drafting skill.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any combination of the following totaling six (6) years (72) months:
   1. College coursework in drafting, engineering graphics, or closely related field:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. General experience in the field of engineering drafting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Ability to perform engineering drafting involving a high degree of technical skill in preparation of complete drawings.
2. Ability to supervise a group of draftsmen and coordinate work.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination of the following totaling eight (8) years (96 months):
   1. College coursework in drafting, engineering graphics, or closely related field:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. progressively more responsible experience in the field of engineering drafting work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Ability to perform engineering drafting involving a high degree of technical skill in preparation of complete drawings.
2. Ability to supervise a group of draftsmen.
3. Ability to plan and coordinate the work of a drafting service area.
4. Ability to consult with and advise departments on drafting techniques and requirements.