Electrical Drafter skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Electrical Drafter postings that mention each skill.

1. CADdistinctive70%
2. Electrical engineeringdistinctive55%
3. Manufacturingdistinctive45%
4. Blueprint readingdistinctive39%
5. Communication30%
6. Electrical systemsdistinctive25%
7. Problem solving23%
8. Regulatory compliance20%
9. Training and coaching18%
10. Leadership18%
11. Microsoft Office14%
12. Procurement11%
13. Quality controldistinctive11%
14. Mechanical engineeringdistinctive11%

“Distinctive” means Electrical Drafter postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Electrical Drafter skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Electrical Engineer81% overlapShared: Electrical engineering, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing, CADHow to switch
• Civil Drafter76% overlapShared: CAD, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing, CommunicationHow to switch
• Industrial Designer64% overlapShared: CAD, Manufacturing, Blueprint reading, Problem solvingHow to switch
• Hardware Engineer61% overlapShared: Electrical engineering, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing, Problem solvingHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Electrical Drafter need?

In 44 current Electrical Drafter job postings, the skills asked for most often are CAD (70%), Electrical engineering (55%), Manufacturing (45%), Blueprint reading (39%), Communication (30%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Electrical Drafter move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Electrical Engineer, Civil Drafter, Industrial Designer, Hardware Engineer. Electrical Engineer shares skills such as Electrical engineering, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing.