Electrical Draftsperson - AutoCAD

Engineering People Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering People Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an Electrical Draftsperson to join a large international company. The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the CBD office, 3 days WFH) and an initial 6-month contract with possible extension.

Start from early November, with a pay rate of $60–$70 per hour, depending on experience. The candidate will draft electrical drawings, perform power estimations, calculate cable lengths, and ensure documentation meets AS/NZ standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical drafting and design.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience producing electrical drawings and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running.
• Experience with power estimations.
• Calculating cable lengths.
• Great communicator.
• Understanding of AS/NZ Standards.
• Experience on large engineering/infrastructure projects is highly regarded.
• Must have AutoCAD 2024 licence and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical drawings and documentation.
• Perform power estimations and cable length calculations.
• Collaborate with engineers on major projects.
• Ensure compliance with AS/NZ standards.
• Work both in office and remotely as per hybrid arrangement.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Electrical design

Power estimations

Cable length calculation

AS/NZ standards

Independent worker

Project experience

Effective communication

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD 2024

Job description

Electrical Draftsperson - AutoCAD - Full time - 6 Month Contract

We are currently seeking an Electrical Draftsperson to join alarge international company based in a CBD office, offering hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days WFH).

This is an initial 6-month contract, with a potential to extend, and an anticipated start from early November.

Key requirements:

• Experience in electrical drafting and design
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience producing electrical drawings and documentation
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
• Experience with power Estimations
• Calculating Cable lengths
• Great communicator
• Understanding of AS/NZ Standards
• Experience working on large engineering/infrastructure projects highly regarded
• Must have your own AutoCAD 2024 licence and hardware.

Role details:

• CBD location
• Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days WFH
• Contract: 6 months + extension potential
• Start: Early November
• Pay rate: $60–$70 per hour, depending on experience

This role suits an Electrical Draftsperson who is confident working in AutoCAD and can support the delivery of electrical design and drafting across major projects within a large, established organisation.