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 skilled growth.

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📌 Primary Designer / Drafter (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Balpara
📍 Port Phillip City