Job Description
Big Projects. Bigger Opportunities.
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n Ready to take your career to the next level?
n Join Balpara and work on major high-voltage and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation projects for leading electricity utilities across Australia.
n This is an chance to expand your technical expertise, build an impressive portfolio of substation projects and work alongside experienced engineers and designers delivering critical electricity infrastructure.
n If you enjoy technical challenges, producing high-quality designs and seeing your work contribute to real-world projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join Balpara?
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Work on Major EHV Substation Projects
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Take Your Skills Further
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Variety That Keeps You Engaged
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Work-Life Balance That Matters
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About the role
n As a Primary Substation Design Drafter, you'll support the development of detailed engineering drawings and design documentation for high-voltage and EHV substations.
n Working closely with engineers and project teams, you'll help translate engineering concepts into accurate, practical and constructible design solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing and updating primary substation design drawings and documentation.
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Developing substation general arrangements, equipment layouts and sections.
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Producing drawings for primary plant, busbar arrangements, structures and associated equipment.
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Applying electrical clearances, spatial requirements and relevant design standards.
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Coordinating drawings with civil, structural and secondary design disciplines.




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Considering constructability, maintainability and Safety in Design throughout the drafting process.
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Incorporating engineering mark-ups, design changes and project requirements.
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Supporting design reviews and ensuring drawings meet project and client standards.
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What you'll bring
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Experience in electrical drafting or design, ideally within substations or high-voltage infrastructure.
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Experience with AutoCAD and the preparation of detailed technical drawings.
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An understanding of primary substation equipment, layouts and electrical clearances, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
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The ability to interpret engineering mark-ups, specifications and technical requirements.
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Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality drawings.
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A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with engineers and other design disciplines.
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A practical understanding of constructability and design coordination.
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Experience with EHV substations and utility projects will be highly regarded.
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Join Balpara
n Build your career in a specialised area of the power industry, contribute to major substation projects and develop the technical skills to take your drafting career further.
n For a confidential discussion, contact
Mariam Wissa on
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Apply now to join Balpara and be part of our continued growth.
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Final-stage applicants will be required to complete assessments, testing and a National Criminal Check.
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📌 Primary Substation Design Drafter - Ehv Projects (Melbourne)
🏢 Balpara Internal
📍 Melbourne