Secondary Drafter – Protection & Control

We are looking for an experienced Secondary Drafter to join our electrical engineering team, supporting the design and delivery of protection, control, metering and SCADA systems across HV and EHV substation projects.

This is an opportunity to work across both greenfield and brownfield projects, collaborating closely with engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality secondary system designs for electrical utility assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate drafting requirements across small, medium and large projects from inception through to completion.
• Produce basic and detailed electrical schematics for protection and control panels in MV and HV substations.
• Develop AC/DC schematics, control circuits, wiring diagrams and termination drawings.
• Prepare cable schedules, terminal arrangements and wiring documentation.
• Support the design and development of protection, control, metering and SCADA systems.
• Work closely with engineers on protection relays, trip and close circuits and control schemes.
• Interpret how primary substation equipment interfaces with secondary protection and control systems.
• Assist with the design, development and optimisation of existing and future electrical assets.
• Ensure drafting deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, timelines and budgets.

About You

• You will have experience in secondary systems design within HV/EHV environments, ideally with exposure to electrical utility projects and substations.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with:
• Experience with substation secondary systems.
• Strong understanding of protection and control concepts.
• Experience producing and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Experience with AC/DC schematics and control circuits.
• Understanding of protection relays, trip and close circuits.
• Experience with protection and control panels and terminal arrangements.
• Ability to produce cable schedules, wiring diagrams and termination drawings.
• Understanding of the interface between primary equipment and protection/control systems.
• Experience with greenfield and/or brownfield substation projects.
• Familiarity with protection relay configuration and fault analysis software
• Experience within the Australian electricity industry, including interstate projects is preferred.
• Experience working with clients and stakeholders is desirable.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, technically capable and collaborative, with the ability to deliver time-critical work in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll be comfortable working closely with engineers, solving problems, managing competing priorities and contributing innovative solutions to complex electrical design challenges.

Why you’ll love working with us

Since 1976, Balpara has built a reputation for excellence in engineering, design, project management, and surveying. Our team supports clients across power utilities, civil and electrical consultancies, contractors, developers, councils, and transport authorities.

If you have strong secondary drafting experience and want to work on a diverse range of HV, EHV and utility substation projects, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now!

Please be advised that final stage applicants will be required to complete Assessments, Testing and a National Criminal Check.

To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Mariam Wissa on 0400 979 271.

To learn more about us or to view all Balpara job opportunities visit www.balpara.com.au