Architectural Draftsperson

Walker Engineering Pty Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Queensland is seeking an experienced Architectural Draftsperson to deliver accurate drafting and design tasks. You will liaise with external teams, manage CAD/BIM data, and ensure compliance with building codes. The ideal candidate has a diploma in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers a salary of AU$75,000-80,000 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a civil, architectural or structural design/drafting role.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate scopes of work and drafting outputs.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with external architects/designers for project coordination.
• Entering and managing architectural data on CAD/BIM platforms.
• Reviewing architectural documents to ensure design compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Knowledge of building codes

Education

Diploma or higher in Building Design, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The full-time Architectural Draftsperson is responsible for delivering accurate and timely drafting and design tasks using CAD software, ensuring projects comply with regulations, safety standards, and company objectives. The role supports Walker Engineering's mission of providing high-quality structural engineering services delivered on time and within budget.

Benefits: The remuneration is AU$75,000-80,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Task & Responsibilities

Core Coordination and Data Management:

• Liaising with external architects/building designers and internal engineering teams to confirm design intent, define scopes of information required, and facilitate seamless project coordination.
• Acquiring, importing, and managing external Revit and CAD models from third parties to extract all necessary architectural and building services information for the structural drafting and design team.
• Analysing third-party models and drawings to gather detailed information, measurements, and annotations required by the internal engineering design team (e.g., column locations, floor finishes, wall thicknesses, material specifications).
• Coordinating the internal structural design and specifications back with external architects/building designers to ensure the structural scope is correctly integrated and project confluence is achieved.
• Reviewing and inspecting external architectural documentation and associated materials to identify potential conflicts, inconsistencies, or structural implications, ensuring alignment with relevant codes and standards for structural design input.

Internal Drafting Support and Quality Assurance:

• Collaborating with project leaders and internal stakeholders to define the required inputs and outputs for structural documentation based on the architectural data.
• Accurately entering and managing critical architectural data within the internal structural drafting and modelling platforms (CAD/BIM) to support the production of structural drawings.
• Providing progress updates to stakeholders and project managers on the status of model coordination and information transfer to support clear communication and project alignment.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by reviewing and recommending updates to internal drafting workflows, templates, and procedures for integrating external architectural models.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Maintaining up-to-date, high-level proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD to effectively manipulate, clean, and extract data from third-party models.

Applying a strong working knowledge of building codes and planning regulations to both review external documents and inform internal structural design constraints.

Collecting and interpreting survey data and site measurements as needed to ensure the structural model aligns precisely with the proposed architectural envelope.

Qualification & Experience

Qualifications:

• Diploma or higher in Building Design, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Drafting, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in a civil, architectural or structural design/drafting role.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate scopes of work and drafting outputs.

Skills:

• Proficiency in using industry-standard software tools for structural analysis and design, such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Clear, adaptable communication tailored to different audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to interpret and transform design concepts into accurate technical drawings.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations, with ability to apply them in practice.
• Commercial awareness in applying technical knowledge.
• Teamwork, willingness to support colleagues, and ability to deliver work within deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

About Company

Walker Engineering Pty Ltd provides high-quality structural engineering services delivered on time and within budget.

Salary: $75,000-80,000

This job posting is subject to the following dates: Job Publish: 03-10-2025, Job Expire: 02-11-2025