Electrical Design Drafter
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Downer Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
The opportunity
Join Downer’s Power Projects team as an Electrical Design Drafter and make a significant impact. We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our dynamic team, reporting into the Power Drafting Team lead you will be responsible for producing primary drawings for electrical substation and power projects across Australia.
The role will be based out of our Adelaide or Brisbane office and offer’s the candidate hybrid and flexible working.
What you’ll do
Manage and deliver drawing packages so that they comply with and meet expectations from clients, communities, environmental management requirements and other legislative requirements
Produce substation primary design drawing deliverables such as Layouts, Earthing plans and details, Conduit plans, Structural footings and steelwork support structures using microstation and Primtech 3d supported by the Primary Engineering team.
Interface with the wider substation design team to collaboratively deliver Control Building layouts, AC and DC reticulation and outdoor lighting
Provide support to the design manager in terms of reporting, raising RFI’s and notifying of variations
Provide input to reporting on project performance and progress, including development of solutions to issues that compromise attainment of agreed performance targets
Ensure design deliverables are checked thoroughly and follow the Quality Control Process
Provide expert technical advice to the Project Delivery and wider program teams
Be an active participant in the Safety in Design process as required, to assist in the identification of potential hazardous site activities and ensure appropriate procedures and controls are implemented
Ensure the consideration of community, environment, operations and maintenance issues are integrated into the selection of preferred options for the project during the planning and design process
Undertake on-going 'fit for purpose' and value engineering reviews to ensure constructability of design
What we offer
Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
Access to Downer Group benefits
Flexible working arrangements / hybrid working
Personalised career path development and growth working with an industry leading team.
Competitive remuneration package
Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company
What we’re looking for
Either an Electrical / Civil / Structural Engineering Design Drafting Qualification
5+ years’ project delivery experience within the Power Industry.
A self-motivated and driven individual with good understanding of engineering and design drafting principles,
A problem-solving mindset, being able to work independently as well as in a team environment
Experience in the use of CAD packages such as, MicroStation, AutoCAD. PrimTech 3D, AutoDesk Inventor and the production of Primary deliverables such as Layouts, Earthing plans, Conduit plans, Structural designs and Civil designs.
Experience working on substation projects with Australian utilities
Knowledge of document management systems like SPF, Teambinder ACONEX, SDX, AutoCAD Vault, AutoDesk Construction Cloud.
Relevant prior substation drafting experience
‘About Energy & Utilities…
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
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