Design Drafter - Transmission & Distribution

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of 30,000 consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
 

We design and deliver major projects on the built and natural environments all around the world. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve the way we are all housed, connected, powered, and protected and can change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better.
 

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse and energised work environment and share an open culture founded on our values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.

Role Summary

AtkinsRéalis’ Engineering Design business provides multidisciplinary engineering services and integrated solutions across a wide range of projects and markets. We are seeking experienced Design Drafters with expertise in High Voltage Installations – Primary or Secondary systems (up to 500kV) to assist in the growth of the T&D team in Australia. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Autodesk packages.
 

Primary Systems

• Experience in AIS, GIS and indoor substations and control room design, bus-bar configurations/layouts, preparing cables, conductors, clamp and connector schedules is essential. Apply advanced 3D modelling techniques to create substation models ensuring compliance with design and safety standards.

Secondary Systems

• Experience in protection and control schematics, cable schedules and wiring diagrams. Familiarity with relays, SCADA and control equipment including panels layout design is essential.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with a team of design engineers and supporting our multi-disciplinary design and project management teams.

• Work collaboratively with engineers to address design changes and incorporate revisions into existing drawings.

• Taking ownership of preparing and delivering accurate and precise design drawings in accordance with client specific/Australian design standards

• Maintain organised and up-to-date documentation, ensuring that all drawings and diagrams are properly catalogued and archived.

• Assist in quality control checks to verify integrity of the design.

• Developing and maintaining internal relationships to support project delivery.

• Collaborate closely with internal and external stake holders (if required) to define project goals, establish budgets and develop project schedules.

• Provide support and mentorship to less experienced drafters as needed.

• Participate actively in design reviews, risk assessments and quality control processes to ensure design excellence.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in design drafting.

Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities

• Proven experience in the design drafting of transmission and distribution, with an expertise in either primary or secondary systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills with the ability to develop and lead design teams and develop strong client relationships

• Experience working in digital engineering environments and delivering to local technical standards and guidelines

• The ability to adapt to client specific drafting standards while maintaining design quality and consistency as well as familiarity with Bentley software such as MicroStation will be well regarded.

• Vocational Qualifications in electrical drafting, drafting design, electrical engineering or an equivalent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We're not all the same and that's our greatest strength.
 

Join us in APAC and you join over 5000 people from a multitude of different cultures and abilities. Our goal is to make sure that every single person feels included and has an equal voice – and that we’re sensitive to your individual needs and ambitions.

You won’t just experience these values inside the business, you’ll also inspire the world around you – through more inclusive, accessible and sustainable design. We’re creating a better future and you can help make it happen. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.