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, effective, 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 ****
, 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 ****,
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.
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📌 Primary Designer / Drafter (Melbourne)
🏢 Balpara
📍 Melbourne