About the role

Solar Start is looking for an Electrical Engineering Draftsperson to join our office-based technical team in Byron Bay. This is a full-time, permanent role preparing the design drawings and technical documentation for solar PV and battery (BESS) installations across NSW. You'll take each job from site assessment through to a compliant, install-ready design package, with every design reviewed and signed off by our Technical Lead.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare PV layouts, single-line diagrams and design documentation for solar PV and battery installations

- Ensure all designs and drawings comply with current industry standards, regulations, and requirements

- Maintain and update drawing registers, revision controls and templates to ensure consistency across all projects

- Complete system sizing, string design and cable sizing calculations to AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 5033 and AS/NZS 5139

- Carry out virtual site assessments of switchboards, roofs and battery install locations





- Prepare grid connection applications to DNSPs, including export limits and protection settings

- Check sales quotes and proposals for technical feasibility and compliance

- Estimate material quantities and prepare scope of works documents for each installation

- Inspect completed installations for compliance with the design and relevant standards

About you

- Diploma, Advanced Diploma or degree in engineering or related field

- At least 1 year of experience in solar PV and/or battery system design

- Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 5033 and AS/NZS 5139

- Experience with Pylon, OpenSolar or similar solar design software

- Solid attention to detail and able to produce accurate technical documentation

- Familiarity with AS/NZS 4777, DNSP processes, CAD software or SAA design accreditation is helpful

📌 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson – Solar PV & BESS (Byron Bay)
🏢 Solar Start
📍 Byron Bay