Drafter - Secondary

Consolidated Power Projects; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options (work from ho

Study assistance

Parental leave: 16 weeks primary, 6 in

Salary packaging benefits

Aussie mobile + laptop

Employee referral program to $4,000

AI capability access

Discounts program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) in Adelaide seeks a Drafter – Secondary to support national HV projects. You will develop detailed design packages—protection, SCADA, interlocking, SLDs, panel layouts and switchroom docs—checking against client requirements and standards.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and project teams, assist with tender designs, and help deliver reliable, sustainable energy infrastructure for Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary electrical drafting focused on protection relays, SCADA, and switch room documentation.
• Experience with Australian utility standards or renewable grid connection projects.
• Experience in the utilities or renewable energy industry is highly regarded but not essential.
• Proficiency with drafting software and interpreting design information from stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design packages covering protection and SCADA systems, interlocking, SLDs, panel layouts and switchroom documentation.
• Check drawings against client requirements and standards prior to issue for manufacturing and construction.
• Assist with tender designs and coordinate documentation with clients, suppliers and third parties.

Skills

Secondary drafting

SCADA

Protection relays

Australian utility standards

Drafting software

Trade background

Education

Relevant tertiary studies

Trade background with drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical CAD

Job description

CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider, connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid.

As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company ranked #157 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems.

Established in 1996, we’ve connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 850 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.

Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Description

CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 170 specialists across Electrical Primary and Secondary, Civil, Structural, and SCADA disciplines. We provide end-to-end engineering solutions for high-voltage infrastructure, including nationally significant transmission projects, HV substations, wind farms and battery storage systems that drive Australia’s renewable energy transition.

Our engineers work closely with construction and operations teams, ensuring designs are practical, constructible, and continually refined through real-world feedback. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver solutions that support a stable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Drafter – Secondary to join our established engineering team in Adelaide, supporting the delivery of renewable energy and high voltage infrastructure projects across Australia.

Working closely with secondary engineers and technical officers, you’ll develop detailed design packages covering protection and SCADA systems, interlocking, single line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics and switchroom documentation. You’ll check drawings against client requirements and relevant standards before they’re issued for manufacturing and construction.

You’ll also assist with tender designs, help project managers and engineers resolve technical issues, and coordinate documentation with clients, suppliers and third parties, while contributing to a collaborative team culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Experience in secondary electrical drafting — protection relays, SCADA, switch room documentation
• Experience with Australian utility standards or renewable grid connection projects
• Experience in the utilities or renewable energy industry (highly regarded but not essential)
• Proficiency with drafting software, with the ability to interpret and apply design information from key stakeholders with the end user in mind
• Relevant tertiary studies (favourable but not essential)
• A trade background complemented by recent studies or drafting experience (highly desirable)

Additional Information

Be rewarded at CPP.

At CPP, we value our people above all else. We’re dedicated to investing in and developing your talent to help you reach your full potential. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects and access the latest technologies. With a strong history of providing clear career progression, we promote from within, offering pathways from Engineer, to Senior, Principal, leadership positions and beyond.

Benefits include:

• Above-market salary package with annual reviews
• Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
• We offer flexible working options, with the ability to work from home
• Access to study assistance for continuous development, and a strong focus on internal promotions to help you grow within
• 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 6 weeks paid secondary parental leave
• Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
• Enjoy a range of salary packaging benefits, including novated leases, airport lounge memberships and exclusive Qantas Club offers.
• Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software
• Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes
• Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program with savings at over 400 retailers
• Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.