At a Glance
- Tasks: Create electrical designs for substations and power projects across Australia.
- Company: Join Downer's innovative Power Projects team with a focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, health initiatives, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in electrical design drafting and proficiency in CAD software.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Join Downer's Power Projects team as an Electrical Design Drafter at all levels and make a significant impact. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for producing primary drawings for electrical substation and power projects across Australia. These roles can be based out of our Adelaide, Melbourne or Brisbane office and offer hybrid and flexible working.
What you'll do:
- Manage and deliver drawing packages to comply with client expectations, environmental management requirements, and 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.
- 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 RFIs, and notifying of variations.
- Provide input to reporting on project performance and progress, including developing solutions to issues that compromise 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.
- Participate in the Safety in Design process to assist in identifying potential hazardous site activities and ensure appropriate procedures and controls are implemented.
- Ensure consideration of community, environment, operations, and maintenance issues are integrated into the selection of preferred options during planning and design.
- Undertake ongoing '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 within a 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:
- Electrical / Civil / Structural Engineering Design Drafting Qualification.
- 5+ years' project delivery experience within the Power Industry.
- A self-motivated and driven individual with a good understanding of engineering and design drafting principles.
- A problem-solving mindset, 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.
- Experience working on substation projects with Australian utilities.
- Knowledge of document management systems like SPF, Teambinder ACONEX, SDX, AutoCAD Vault, AutoDesk Construction Cloud.
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 skills, 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.
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Downer Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and collaboration within the Logan Water team. Employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities through mentorship and hands-on experience in leading major structural projects, all while contributing to vital water infrastructure in the community. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, Downer Group stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
