Secondary Drafter – Protection & Control
We are looking for an experiencedSecondary Drafterto join our electrical engineering team, supporting the design and delivery of protection, control, metering and SCADA systems across HV and EHV substation projects.
This is an opportunity to work across both greenfield and brownfield projects, collaborating closely with engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality secondary system designs for electrical utility assets.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate drafting requirements across small, medium and large projects from inception through to completion.
Produce basic and detailedelectrical schematicsfor protection and control panels in MV and HV substations.
DevelopAC/DC schematics, control circuits, wiring diagrams and termination drawings.
Preparecable schedules, terminal arrangements and wiring documentation.
Support the design and development of protection, control, metering and SCADA systems.
Work closely with engineers onprotection relays, trip and close circuits and control schemes.
Interpret how primary substation equipment interfaces with secondary protection and control systems.
Assist with the design, development and optimisation of existing and future electrical assets.
Ensure drafting deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, timelines and budgets.
About You
You will have experience in secondary systems design within HV/EHV environments, ideally with exposure to electrical utility projects and substations.
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
Experience withsubstation secondary systems.
Strong understanding ofprotection and control concepts.




Experience producing and interpretingelectrical schematics.
Experience withAC/DC schematics and control circuits.
Understanding ofprotection relays, trip and close circuits.
Experience withprotection and control panels and terminal arrangements.
Ability to producecable schedules, wiring diagrams and termination drawings.
Understanding of the interface betweenprimary equipment and protection/control systems.
Experience with greenfield and/or brownfield substation projects.
Familiarity withprotection relay configuration and fault analysis software
Experience within the Australian electricity industry, including interstate projects is preferred.
Experience working with clients and stakeholders is desirable.
High proficiency inAutoCAD and MicroStation
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who isdetail-oriented, technically capable and collaborative, with the ability to deliver time-critical work in a fast-paced environment.
You'll be comfortable working closely with engineers, solving problems, managing competing priorities and contributing creative solutions to complex electrical design challenges.
Why you'll love working with us
Since ****,Balparahas built a reputation for excellence in engineering, design, project management, and surveying.
Our team supports clients across power utilities, civil and electrical consultancies, contractors, developers, councils, and transport authorities.
If you have strong secondary drafting experience and want to work on a diverse range ofHV, EHV and utility substation projects, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that final stage applicants will be required to complete Assessments, Testing and a National Criminal Check.
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📌 Secondary Drafter – Protection & Control (Melbourne)
🏢 Balpara
📍 Melbourne