Senior Drafter, Electrical

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Sydney based location
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Professional development opportunities
• Income protection and discounted Private Health options
• Salary packaging and Novated leases

ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is a specialist division within ACCIONA, delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low-carbon future.

Position

The Senior Electrical Drafter plays a critical role in ACCIONA’s delivery of major infrastructure projects. The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining CAD and 3D modelling standards, and for leading the development of detailed electrical designs and drawings using appropriate design software.

This role ensures that all models, drawings and deliverables meet the required standards for technical quality, constructability, and safety in design, in line with relevant Australian standards, client requirements, and ACCIONA’s quality systems.

The Senior Electrical Drafter is responsible for ensuring all activities comply with company and project standards, procedures, policies, and applicable laws, regulations and industry standards. The role involves the use of computer-aided design systems to produce accurate technical drawings for construction, while ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply engineering fundamentals using mathematical, numerical, and computational tools to predict technical, commercial, environmental, and social performance.
• Conduct research and integrate current technical knowledge, standards, and emerging technologies to inform design decisions and meet client requirements.
• Design, analyse, and optimise engineering systems or components by applying multidisciplinary engineering science and ensuring safety, efficiency, and resource optimisation.
• Adapt engineering solutions to local environmental conditions, regulations, and constraints while incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Identify, analyse, and solve complex engineering problems using systematic methods, risk assessment, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Develop, test, validate, and continuously improve engineering products, processes, or systems with a focus on innovation and value creation.
• Evaluate and verify engineering outcomes against specifications using data analysis tools, documenting results and implementing improvements to enhance performance and reliability.

• Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent
• Knowledge of digital engineering workflows, and major project governance
• Exposure to EPC delivery environments and rapid-response construction support
• Strong CAD/3D modelling skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit)
• Solid understanding of electrical drafting standards and documentation
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality technical drawings
• Knowledge of constructability and safety-in-design principles