Draftsperson

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role as a Drafter in Substation Primary Electrical Design, where you'll be responsible for producing precise and detailed electrical design drawings and documentation for high-voltage substations and other Transgrid assets.

Your work will directly support design engineers and contribute to the ongoing development of drafting standards and practices, ensuring all outputs meet Transgrid and Australian Standards. You'll manage your own drafting workload, monitor progress, and provide timely updates, identifying and resolving design issues to keep projects on track and within quality expectations.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring strong proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Revit, along with a solid understanding of high-voltage substation design and relevant industry standards.

About you

• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering with proven experience in high-voltage (HV) design drafting.
• Proficient in engineering design software and business systems, ideally Bentley ProjectWise and MicroStation.
• Strong understanding of design quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple drafting projects, meet deadlines and budgets, and report progress effectively.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and professionalism within a collaborative engineering environment.

Our Values  

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day. 

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!