Drafter - Secondary

Quanta Services Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options – work from 


Study assistance

Parental leave: 16 weeks primary, 6 (2

Leave purchasing option

Salary packaging benefits

Phone choice + laptop

Employee referral program up to $4,000

AI capability access

Retail discounts program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CPP is recruiting a Drafter – Secondary to join our established engineering team in Adelaide, supporting renewable energy and high voltage infrastructure projects across Australia. You’ll develop detailed design packages for protection and SCADA, and ensure drawings meet client requirements and standards before manufacturing and construction.

The role collaborates with engineers, project managers and clients to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with drafting software and applying design information for end users.
• Relevant tertiary studies.
• Trade background with drafting experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design packages covering protection and SCADA systems.
• Create interlocking diagrams, single line diagrams, panel layouts, and switchroom documentation.
• Check drawings against client requirements and standards before issuing for manufacturing and construction.
• Support tender designs and coordinate with clients, suppliers and third parties.

Skills

Experience in secondary electrical dra

Australian utility standards or renew.

Utilities or renewable energy industry

Drafting software proficiency

Relevant tertiary studies

Trade background with drafting

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.