Description
THE ROLE
Join Downer's Power Projects team as a Senior Electrical Design Drafter and make a significant impact. We're looking for a passionate individual to join our dynamic Substations & BESS Engineering team in Underdale, Adelaide. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with seasoned engineers to create exceptional substation design documentation that drives both transmission and distribution projects forward.
Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure, ensuring that our design outputs are not only accurate and compliant but also aligned with our mission to support a greener tomorrow. Seize this opportunity to play a key role in transforming energy solutions while advancing your career in an innovative and supportive environment
Some of the key responsibilities include:
* Produce detailed secondary system design drawings including schematics, SLDs, logic diagrams and panel layouts.
* Develop and manage drawing registers, cable schedules and design documentation.
* Support engineers in delivering compliant substation and BESS design packages.
* Ensure QA processes and drawing checks are followed and maintained.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and efficient drafting workflows.
ABOUT YOU
You're a technically capable and detail-oriented electrical drafter with strong experience in substation secondary systems. You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality drawings and enjoy collaborating with engineering teams to deliver complex energy infrastructure projects.
* Associate Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
* Extensive experience in substation secondary systems design or similar.
* Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD or similar CAD platforms.
* Strong understanding of protection, control, SCADA and AC/DC systems.
OUR OFFER
* A competitive salary along with excellent benefits.
* Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
* A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
* Access to, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
* Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
* We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.
ABOUT US (E&U)
Downer Group's Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated, trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions connecting communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Apply today and energise your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted.