Electrical and Electronics Drafters
SOC Code: 17-3012 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Electrical and Electronics Drafters. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $73,674 | $98,280 | $122,907 | $147,514 |
| Merced, CA | $67,288 | $91,582 | $115,877 | $140,171 |
| Salinas, CA | $65,957 | $89,918 | $113,859 | $137,821 |
| Anchorage, AK | $61,402 | $84,698 | $108,014 | $131,310 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $68,890 | $88,712 | $108,534 | $128,357 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $60,861 | $83,117 | $105,394 | $127,650 |
| Modesto, CA | $67,704 | $87,589 | $107,474 | $127,358 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $68,806 | $86,674 | $104,562 | $122,429 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $68,058 | $85,904 | $103,730 | $121,576 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $70,242 | $87,277 | $104,333 | $121,368 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.4 | |
| Active Learning | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Design | 4.4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 4.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Administrative | 3.5 |
| Education and Training | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 40.1% |
| Associate's degree | 23.6% |
| Some college | 21.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 6.7% |
| High school diploma | 6.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.5% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
- Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
- Examine electronic schematics and supporting documents to develop, compute, and verify specifications for drafting data, such as configuration of parts, dimensions, or tolerances.
- Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
- Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
- Measure factors that affect installation and arrangement of equipment, such as distances to be spanned by wire and cable.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Illustrator Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Bentley MicroStation C C++ Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Linux Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint
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