Senior Draftsperson | Kewdale
- Produce and maintain high-quality electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- Support engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.
As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Draftsperson to join our Engineering team in Kewdale. This role is responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation that support the delivery of power generation, renewable energy and utility infrastructure projects across Australia.
Working closely with engineers and project stakeholders, you will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to commissioning and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Create accurate and detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation and other CAD software based on engineering specifications and design requirements.
- Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams (SLDs), loop diagrams and substation drawings.
- Support engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, including concept development, detailed design, commissioning and operational support.
- Develop drawings in accordance with client standards, project requirements and engineering specifications.
- Liaise with engineering, operations and project delivery teams to ensure drawing accuracy and consistency.
- Review drawings and conduct quality checks in line with drafting standards and document control procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to drafting processes, standards and technology.
- Support Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities as required.
- Ensure compliance with Pacific Energy's HSEQ policies, procedures and Safety in Design principles.
- Foster a workplace culture aligned with Pacific Energy's values of Safety, Transparency, Accountability, Respect and Sustainability.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Formal drafting qualifications, Certificate IV in Engineering Technology (Electrical) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an electrical drafting environment.
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit and Microsoft Office.
- Sound understanding of electrical design principles, electrical circuitry, hazardous area drawings, loop diagrams and SLDs.
- Experience with instrumentation, PLC hardware, panel design and hazardous area wiring practices.
- Strong knowledge of document control practices and engineering drawing standards.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, collaborative and results-oriented approach.
Why Join Us
We invest in our people and offer benefits designed to support career development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- Full-time, permanent opportunity with free onsite parking in Kewdale
- Competitive remuneration package
- Nine-day fortnight option and flexible working arrangements
- 17 weeks paid parental leave
- Health and wellbeing reimbursement
- Rewards Gateway employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus program
- Salary sacrifice options for superannuation, vehicles and education
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Eligibility
To be considered, you must have permanent and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
For more information, visit Pacific Energy Careers.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Draftsperson to join our Engineering team in Kewdale. This role is responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation that support the delivery of power generation, renewable energy and utility infrastructure projects across Australia.
Working closely with engineers and project stakeholders, you will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to commissioning and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Create accurate and detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation and other CAD software based on engineering specifications and design requirements.
- Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams (SLDs), loop diagrams and substation drawings.
- Support engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, including concept development, detailed design, commissioning and operational support.
- Develop drawings in accordance with client standards, project requirements and engineering specifications.
- Liaise with engineering, operations and project delivery teams to ensure drawing accuracy and consistency.
- Review drawings and conduct quality checks in line with drafting standards and document control procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to drafting processes, standards and technology.
- Support Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities as required.
- Ensure compliance with Pacific Energy's HSEQ policies, procedures and Safety in Design principles.
- Foster a workplace culture aligned with Pacific Energy's values of Safety, Transparency, Accountability, Respect and Sustainability.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Formal drafting qualifications, Certificate IV in Engineering Technology (Electrical) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an electrical drafting environment.
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit and Microsoft Office.
- Sound understanding of electrical design principles, electrical circuitry, hazardous area drawings, loop diagrams and SLDs.
- Experience with instrumentation, PLC hardware, panel design and hazardous area wiring practices.
- Strong knowledge of document control practices and engineering drawing standards.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, collaborative and results-oriented approach.
Why Join Us
We invest in our people and offer benefits designed to support career development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- Full-time, permanent opportunity with free onsite parking in Kewdale
- Competitive remuneration package
- Nine-day fortnight option and flexible working arrangements
- 17 weeks paid parental leave
- Health and wellbeing reimbursement
- Rewards Gateway employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus program
- Salary sacrifice options for superannuation, vehicles and education
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Eligibility
To be considered, you must have permanent and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
For more information, visit Pacific Energy Careers.
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