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

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

Strong 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 qualified growth.

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