Senior Electrical Design Drafter

SAGE Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAGE Automation, a Tetra Tech company and part of the SAGE Group, is Australia’s leading independent automation and control systems integrator based in Adelaide. We seek a Senior Electrical Design Drafter to design and draft electrical control schematics for projects meeting SAGE standards.

You will use AutoCAD Electrical to develop drawings, assemblies and equipment lists for PLC, Safety and Control Systems, from concept through customer stage, while ensuring safety and quality alignment with

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical for industrial electrical control systems.
• Electrical qualifications and/or a degree in electronics/electrical engineering preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and produce drawings for PLC, Safety and Control Systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Prepare drawings from concept to customer stage with attention to standards.
• Create drawing sets for complex units, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Resolve issues while keeping stakeholders informed throughout projects.
• Work independently to deliver on time and budget; assist with small project estimates.
• Review specifications with Engineers and Project Managers for conformance.
• Prepare schematics for complex projects and translate concepts into designs.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Stakeholder comms

Autonomous delivery

Education

A Class Electrical qualification

B.Eng / Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

SAGE Automation, a Tetra Tech company, is Australia's leading independent industrial automation and control systems integrator and a recognised leader in the design, delivery and support of industrial and electrical control solutions. SAGE Automation is also part of the SAGE Group which brings the best thinking to critical industrial operators across the Water, Energy, Defence, Transport, Manufacturing and Resources sectors.

Exceptional opportunity with our Adelaide team to showcase your advanced design and drafting expertise in electrical engineering.

As a Senior Electrical Design Drafter, you will support Engineers and Project Managers by assuming responsibility for accurately designing and drafting electrical control schematics for assigned projects that meet SAGE drawing standards.

In this role you will:

• Design, develop and produce drawings and equipment lists for PLC, Safety and Control Systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Have the freedom to prepare drawings from concept to customer stage.
• Prepare all aspects of drawing sets, structure, content and associated drawings for complex units/assemblies for whole projects, taking into account safety and quality requirements.
• Resolve problems as they arise whilst keeping key stakeholders informed.
• Work autonomously to deliver projects on time and within budget and when requested, undertake estimates for smaller projects.
• In consultation with Engineers and Project Managers, continuously review project specifications and customer requirements to ensure conformance with specifications, quality and safety standards.
• Have the ability to prepare schematics for complex electrical control projects that do not conform to existing precedents and translate electrical system concepts to the design and development of schematics.

Skills & Experience:

• You must have a sound knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical with extensive experience in designing and developing industrial electrical control systems for automation projects.
• Candidates with an A Class Electrical qualification and/or a degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering will be highly regarded.
• You will have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with stakeholders to elicit and understand their requirements in order to deliver a high-quality drafting service.

Join an industry leader:

SAGE Group offers you the opportunity to:

• Develop your career with ongoing learning and support.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and industrysectors.
• Support from a national team of Drafters, Design Engineers and Project Managers.

SAGE Group is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and would like to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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