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