INTRODUCTION:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in our head office in Adelaide
• Bring your electrical drafting experience to large scale, landmark, renewable and utility projects
• Grow your career within. Training and support provided to grow your existing skills

DESCRIPTION:

Who Are CPP?
CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider, connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid.
As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 200 company, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems.
Established in 1996, we’ve connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 700 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.
Join us in shaping the future of energy.
Design & Engineering
CPP has the largest in-house design and engineering team of any contractor in Australia, with over 150 specialists across Electrical Primary and Secondary, Civil, Structural, and SCADA disciplines. We provide end-to-end engineering solutions for high-voltage infrastructure, from nationally significant transmission projects, HV substations, wind farms and battery storage systems that drive Australia’s renewable energy transition.
Our engineers work closely with construction and operations teams, ensuring designs are practical, constructible, and continually refined through real-world feedback. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver solutions that support a stable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a motivated Trainee Electrical Drafter to join our Secondary Engineering Team based in Adelaide.
If you have experience in electrical drafting from another industry and are ready to take the next step in your career, this is your opportunity to grow in a supportive and technically challenging environment. Working alongside our experienced Design Drafters and Engineers, you’ll contribute to the creation of detailed designs and drawings for substation infrastructure supporting high voltage systems across utility and renewable energy projects.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

About You

• Electrical Engineering (Design Drafting) Diploma; Technical Certificate; and/or relevant experience
• Previous experience working as an electrical drafter is essential
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation desirable
• Experience working on utility and/or renewable energy projects is favourable however not essential
  Be rewarded at CPP.
  At CPP, we value our people above all else. We’re dedicated to investing in and developing your talent to help you reach your full potential. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects and access the latest technologies. We foster a culture of innovation and welcome fresh ideas – if you’re ready to challenge the status quo, we want you to be part of our team.