Transmission Distribution Design Draftsperson
Zinfra
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Contract type: Full time
About Us
Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.
About The Role
As a Transmission & Distribution Design Draftsperson, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality substation and transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. You’ll be responsible for producing and managing detailed substation drawings, cable and conduit layouts, and updating documentation based on field feedback. Coordinating external drafting resources and maintaining drawing management systems will be essential to ensuring timely and accurate project delivery. You’ll also contribute to the development of team capabilities by supporting training initiatives. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply your technical drafting skills in a fast-paced environment that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Include
You’re a detail-driven drafting professional with a passion for precision and process. Confident in CAD systems and substation design, you thrive in fast-paced environments where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key. You bring initiative, leadership, and a customer-first mindset to every project you touch.
To be selected for interview your resume should demonstrate the following experience:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check
Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.
Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.
About The Role
As a Transmission & Distribution Design Draftsperson, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality substation and transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. You’ll be responsible for producing and managing detailed substation drawings, cable and conduit layouts, and updating documentation based on field feedback. Coordinating external drafting resources and maintaining drawing management systems will be essential to ensuring timely and accurate project delivery. You’ll also contribute to the development of team capabilities by supporting training initiatives. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply your technical drafting skills in a fast-paced environment that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Producing detailed and accurate substation and transmission drawings, including wiring layouts, protection and control schematics, and civil construction plans.
- Supporting team development and CAD system efficiency, by providing training, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
- Maintaining and updating substation documentation, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness to field personnel requirements.
- Coordinating and auditing external drafting resources, ensuring timely delivery and quality of outsourced work.
- Delivering exceptional customer service, meeting all commitments and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- Contributing to safety, quality, and environmental compliance, by following Zinfra’s systems and participating in audits.
- Processing invoices and managing drawing-related documentation, supporting smooth project operations and cost centre performance.
You’re a detail-driven drafting professional with a passion for precision and process. Confident in CAD systems and substation design, you thrive in fast-paced environments where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key. You bring initiative, leadership, and a customer-first mindset to every project you touch.
To be selected for interview your resume should demonstrate the following experience:
- Leading drafting activities and providing clear direction to ensure high-quality, timely outputs.
- Developing and supporting CAD systems, driving efficiency and innovation across design processes.
- Producing and revising detailed substation drawings, including primary and secondary layouts.
- Collaborating with engineers and field teams, translating technical data into accurate documentation.
- Prioritising and scheduling drafting tasks, optimising time and resource utilisation.
- Implementing quality and process improvements, ensuring compliance with standards and customer expectations.
- Mentoring team members and sharing technical expertise, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check
Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.