Senior Design Drafter - Primary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Study assistance

16 weeks paid primary parental leave

6 weeks paid secondary parental leave

Up to 2 weeks purchased leave

AI capability access

Employee referral program up to $4,000

Discounts program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CPP is seeking a Senior Design Drafter - Primary to support the design and construction of high-voltage projects, including substations, grid connections, wind farms and battery storage systems. You will prepare primary design drawings, work with engineers and Project Managers, and help deliver compliant, constructible outcomes on time.

Experience in electrical/substation design drafting, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and a strong eye for detail will be valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/substation design drafting.
• Exposure to substations, renewable energy or similar electrical infrastructure.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to translate design intent into practical outputs.
• Knowledge of primary design drafting principles and basic electrical concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Positive, practical approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, high-quality primary design drawings and documentation for HV projects.
• Support engineers, designers and project managers to resolve technical queries.
• Deliver safe, compliant, and constructible design outputs within standards and deadlines.
• Gain exposure to 3D modelling and BIM workflows as project requirements evolve.

Skills

Electrical design drafting

Substation design exposure

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Design intent understanding

Electrical concepts

Attention to detail

Communication & prioritisation

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Design & Engineering

CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 200 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

Join an industry leader and work on innovative high-voltage infrastructure projects, including substations, grid connections, wind farms and battery energy storage systems.

As a Senior Design Drafter - Primary, you will support the design and construction of our projects by preparing accurate, high-quality primary design drawings and documentation. Working alongside experienced engineers, designers and Project Managers, you will help resolve technical queries and deliver safe, compliant and constructible design outcomes in line with relevant standards and project deadlines.

You will also gain exposure to CPP’s growing 3D modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM) capability as client and project requirements continue to evolve.

Qualifications

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant electrical, substation or primary design drafting experience
• Exposure to substations, renewable energy or comparable electrical infrastructure
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation capability
• An ability to understand design intent and produce practical design outputs
• Knowledge of primary design drafting principles and fundamental electrical concepts
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Good communication, organisation and prioritisation skills
• A positive, practical approach and willingness to continue learning

Experience with Revit, 3D modelling or BIM workflows will be highly regarded but is not essential. Candidates with AutoCAD experience will be considered, with opportunities to develop MicroStation and 3D capability on the job.

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. We foster a culture of innovation and welcome fresh ideas – if you're ready to challenge the status quo, we want you to be part of our team.

Benefits include:

• Above-market salary package with annual reviews
• Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
• 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
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes
• Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
• 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.