Civil Drafter – Highways

How youll make a difference

The Civil Drafter Highways provides high-quality drafting and documentation support for highway and road infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing accurate drawings and models in accordance with agreed standards assisting designers and engineers to deliver safe compliant and constructible transport outcomes.

• Prepare and update detailed 2D and 3D drawings for highway and road projects including alignments cross sections pavement layouts drainage traffic layouts and earthworks plans ensuring all documentation is delivered to client and industry standards.
• Support engineers and designers with CAD model setup reference file coordination design development quantity take-offs and the preparation of project deliverables across multiple disciplines.
• Maintain a high standard of drafting quality through accurate documentation consistent drawing presentation document control version management and compliance with project and WHS requirements.
• Work closely with engineers project managers and other drafters to manage queries incorporate feedback and contribute to ongoing improvements in drafting processes systems and standards.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• 25 years experience in highway or road infrastructure drafting ideally across transport and civil infrastructure projects.  
• Solid skills in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D with exposure to MicroStation or OpenRoads viewed favourably depending on the project environment.
• Good understanding of highway geometry road design principles and drafting standards with the ability to work from engineering sketches models and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work. Experience working to AustRoads Main Roads WA or similar Australian standards is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering Drafting Engineering Design or a related field. Exposure to BIM 12D OpenRoads Designer or construction documentation would also be beneficial.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time