Electrical Draftsperson - Entry Level

Monadelphous; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenviron is seeking an Electrical Draftsperson to join our Newcastle engineering team and support the delivery of high quality electrical design documentation for major infrastructure projects.

You will produce accurate drawings and models for construction, coordinate with engineers, and ensure compliance with standards. The role suits someone detail-oriented who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering Drafting Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in electrical drafting for large infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with experience in 3D drafting.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft engineering drawings in CAD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings for project infrastructure including layouts and substations.
• Develop detailed models and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Incorporate engineering mark-ups and design changes.
• Ensure drawings comply with Australian Standards and project requirements.
• Maintain drawing registers and revision control.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D drafting

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering Drafting Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenUtilities Substation

Job description

Zenviron are seeking an Electrical Draftsperson to join our Engineering team in Newcastle and support the delivery of high quality electrical design documentation across major infrastructure projects.

Working closely with our Lead Draftsperson, engineers and the wider project team, you will produce accurate, high quality and coordinated electrical drawings and models suitable for construction. This role is well suited to a detail oriented draftsperson who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and contributing to large scale infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

Prepare drawings for project infrastructure including,

Project layouts, HV Substations and BESS Yards (incl. electrical / structural / civil systems), Secondary panel layouts, schematics and terminations, Substation Buildings and equipment layouts, LVAC and LVDC systems, O&M Building and Facility layouts, Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems, Transmission / Overhead Line and Collector Systems.

• Prepare drawings for project infrastructure including,

  Project layouts, HV Substations and BESS Yards (incl. electrical / structural / civil systems), Secondary panel layouts, schematics and terminations, Substation Buildings and equipment layouts, LVAC and LVDC systems, O&M Building and Facility layouts, Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems, Transmission / Overhead Line and Collector Systems.

Develop detailed models and drawings using AutoCAD

Incorporate engineering mark ups, design changes, and redlines

Ensure drawings comply with Australian Standards, client and project requirements

Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and support project drafting needs including as built documentation

Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and project teams as required

Follow Zenviron drafting standards, procedures, and WHS requirements.

What we are looking for:

Relevant qualification such as an Engineering Drafting Certificate

Experience in electrical drafting, preferably within the large-scale renewable energy industry and/or on High Voltage (HV) power projects

Proficiency in AutoCAD. Experience in 3D drafting including familiarity with MicroStation or OpenUtilities Substation highly regarded

Good ability to read, interpret, and draft engineering drawings in CAD

Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality outputs

Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop technical capability

Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering team

Proof of right to work in Australia.

To be successful in this role we are seeking someone who is comfortable operating in a structured, delivery focused engineering environment—taking ownership of their work, working to established standards, and reliably meeting safety, quality, and documentation requirements. We are seeking someone who contributes constructively within an in house engineering team and maintains a consistently professional approach to project delivery.

We are committed to our philosophy of Empowering People and encourage innovation and creative thinking. We embrace the benefits of employing hardworking people from rich and varied backgrounds, so we encourage applications that contribute to our diverse workplace.

We understand the importance of recognising each and every member of staff, that’s why at Zenviron your talents will be encouraged to make a valued contribution to the project and the organisation.

About Us

Zenviron is a joint venture between Monadelphous and ZEM Energy and is a market leading engineering, procurement and construction services contractor, specialising in the design and construction of large-scale renewable energy projects in Australia.