Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: SA - Adelaide Job Category: Engineering Full-time, permanent position

Based in our head office in Adelaide

Bring your electrical drafting experience to large scale, landmark, renewable and utility projects

Grow your career within. Training and support provided to grow your existing skills.

Job Description

Who Are CPP? CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider, connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid. As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company ranked #192 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems. Established in 1996, we’ve connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 700 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Design & Engineering

CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 170 specialists across Electrical Primary and Secondary, Civil, Structural, and SCADA disciplines. We provide end-to-end engineering solutions for high-voltage infrastructure, including nationally significant transmission projects, HV substations, wind farms and battery storage systems that drive Australia’s renewable energy transition. Our engineers work closely with construction and operations teams, ensuring designs are practical, constructible, and continually refined through real-world feedback. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver solutions that support a stable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.

The Opportunity





We’re looking for a motivated Trainee Electrical Drafter to join our Primary Engineering Team based in Adelaide. If you have experience in electrical drafting from another industry or have recently completed drafting studies in electrical, civil or structural, this is your opportunity to grow in a supportive and technically challenging setting. Working alongside our experienced Design Drafters and Engineers, you’ll contribute to the creation of detailed designs and drawings for electrical substation infrastructure supporting high voltage systems across utility and renewable energy projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Possess Engineering (Design Drafting) Diploma; Technical Certificate; and/or relevant experience Previous experience working as an electrical drafter is not essential Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation desirable Passion for working on utility and/or renewable energy projects

Benefits Include

- Above-market salary package with annual reviews
- Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
- We offer versatile working options, with the ability to work from home
- Access to study assistance for continuous development, and a strong focus on internal promotions to help you grow within
- 14 weeks paid primary carer's leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carer's leave
- Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
- Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software
- On site car-parking
- Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
- Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program with savings at over 400 retailers
- Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

CPP is an equal chance employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.

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📌 Trainee Electrical Drafter - Substations (Utility And Renewable Energy Projects) (Adelaide)
🏢 Consolidated Power Projects Australia
📍 Adelaide