About the Role

We are seeking a Primary Designer / Drafter to join our supportive and passionate team.

This role focuses on zone substation primary design and drafting, including:

- 66kV GIS buildings
- 22kV AIS systems
- Control building design projects
- Primary substation layouts, equipment arrangements and associated drafting
- Development and preparation of detailed electrical design drawings

This is a hands-on role contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality substation designs and drafting outputs from concept through to detailed design.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver and/or support primary substation design solutions, including substations up to 500kV, earthing, lighting and cable design
- Produce and develop detailed primary electrical drawings and drafting documentation using AutoCAD
- Develop designs and drawings in line with AS 2067, relevant standards and Safety in Design requirements
- Coordinate with secondary, civil and project teams to ensure integrated design delivery
- Review and verify internal and external design outputs and manufacturer drawings
- Support scoping and estimation of primary design and drafting works
- Contribute to design standards, technical improvements and innovation initiatives
- Ensure designs and drafting outputs meet safety, quality and project objectives

About You We are open to candidates with an engineering, design or drafting background, including:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) for engineering-level candidates
- Relevant experience in the electrical/power industry, ideally within substation design or drafting
- Strong understanding of primary substation design,



drafting and documentation
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Ability to interpret electrical engineering drawings, layouts and design documentation
- Understanding of Safety in Design principles
- Working towards or holding NER / RPEng / RPEV (or equivalent) for engineering-level candidates
- RPEQ advantageous
- Robust attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in primary substation design or drafting and are looking to further develop their technical skills and career within the power industry. Why you’ll love working with us

Since 1976, Balpara has 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.

We’re guided by our values of Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect and we invest in our people and their professional growth.

Apply now!

If you are ready to embrace a new challenge in your career and work with motivated, skilled Engineers, apply now!

Please be advised that final stage applicants will be required to complete Assessments, Testing and a National Criminal Check.

To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Marlien Kohle on [0415 804 882](tel:0415 804 882).

To learn more about us or to view all Balpara job opportunities visit www.balpara.com.au

📌 Primary Designer / Drafter (Melbourne)
🏢 Balpara
📍 Melbourne