Trainee Drafter - Primary

Quanta Services Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary package

Annual bonus

Flexible working options – work from

Study assistance

16 weeks parental leave (primary)

6 weeks parental leave (secondary)

2 weeks purchased leave

AI capability subscriptions

Employee discounts program

Equipment allowance: phone + laptop

Referral bonus

Job summary

CPP, part of Quanta Services, invites applicants for a Trainee Electrical Drafter in Adelaide. You will join our Primary Engineering Team, contributing to detailed designs for electrical substation infrastructure on utility and renewable projects.

Work alongside experienced Drafters and Engineers in a technically challenging environment. We value talent, offer career progression, and provide flexible working options including the possibility to work from home.

Qualifications

• Passion for working on utility or renewable energy projects.
• Engineering Diploma or Technical Certificate in design drafting is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is desirable.

Skills

Passion for energy projects

AutoCAD/MicroStation knowledge

Education

Engineering (Design Drafting) Diploma; Technical Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

CPP are a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider, connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid.

As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company ranked #157 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems.

Established in 1996, we’ve connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 850 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.

Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Description

CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 170 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

We’re looking for a motivated Trainee Electrical Drafter to join our Primary Engineering Team based in Adelaide.

If you have experience in electrical drafting from another industry or have recently completed drafting studies in electrical, civil or structural, this is your opportunity to grow in a supportive and technically challenging environment. Working alongside our experienced Design Drafters and Engineers, you’ll contribute to the creation of detailed designs and drawings for electrical substation infrastructure supportinghigh voltage systems across utility and renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• The ability to demonstrate a true passion for working on utility and/or renewable energy projects
• Engineering (Design Drafting) Diploma; Technical Certificate; and/or relevant experience
• Previous experience working as an electrical drafter is not essential
• Working knowledge ofAutoCAD and/orMicroStation desirable

Additional Information

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. With a strong history of providing clear career progression, we promote from within, offering pathways from Engineer, to Senior, Principal, leadership positions and beyond.

Benefits include:

• Above-market salary package with annual reviews
• Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
• We offer flexible working options, with the ability to work from home
• 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
• Enjoy a range of salary packaging benefits, including novated leases, airport lounge memberships and exclusive Qantas Club offers.
• Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software
• Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes
• 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.