Senior Draftsperson

UGL

Sydney

On-site

AUD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private Health insurance

Salary Continuance Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

A Strong Health and Safety Culture

Dedicated Wellness Program

Paid Parental Leave

Educational and leadership development

Career options through CIMIC Group

Job summary

UGL is looking for a Senior Electrical Draftsperson to lead drafting delivery across major energy projects. In this office-based role, you’ll produce high-quality electrical drawings while mentoring junior drafters, ensuring designs are accurate and buildable.

You will coordinate with project teams to meet deadlines and support engineering teams. UGL offers a diverse and inclusive environment, with opportunities for career development and wellness programs.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in electrical drafting, ideally within energy or infrastructure.
Experience in power industry projects such as substations and renewables.
Strong understanding of design for construction and detailing practices.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver electrical drawings and documentation to project standards.
Ensure designs are accurate, compliant, and suitable for construction.
Coordinate with engineers and project teams to meet deadlines.
Review and check drawings for quality and technical accuracy.
Mentor junior drafters and support team capability uplift.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Power industry projects

Design for construction

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Embrace tomorrow's technologies with UGL. Secure your future now with our pioneering company.

OVERVIEW ABOUT UGL

UGL is a well-known and respected provider of comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions, making us the leading contractor in Australia. Our Energy & Industrial business unit is experiencing rapid growth. Our goal is to become the top contractor in renewable engineering and delivery within the market. We believe our in-house engineering and design capabilities, combined with our expertise in project delivery and operations and maintenance (O&M), give us a strong competitive advantage. We are actively pursuing project opportunities in solar energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind energy, as well as hybrid fossil fuel generation, hydrogen, and ammonia projects. As we continue to grow and adapt, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team for upcoming projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Senior Electrical Draftsperson is an office-based role where you’ll lead drafting delivery across major energy projects, producing high-quality electrical drawings and supporting engineering teams. You’ll play a key role in ensuring designs are accurate, buildable, and delivered on time while mentoring junior drafters and contributing to project success.

Your duties and responsibilities :

Prepare and deliver electrical drawings and documentation to project standards
Ensure designs are accurate, compliant, and suitable for construction
Coordinate with engineers and project teams to meet deadlines
Review and check drawings for quality and technical accuracy
Mentor junior drafters and support team capability uplift
Assist with material take-offs, tenders, and design support activities

Your skills and experience:

Extensive experience in electrical drafting, ideally within energy or infrastructure
Experience in power industry projects (e.g. substations, renewables, grid connections)
Strong understanding of design for construction and detailing practices
Ability to work independently and manage drafting deliverables to deadlines
Experience reviewing drawings and mentoring junior team members
Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screen.

WHAT WE OFFER

When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.

As a diversified services organization, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.