Cadet Drafter (Civil) - Urban Transport

Inhabit Group; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated lease

Remote/flexible work arrangements

Paid primary & secondary carer leave

Employee assistance program

Mentoring & buddy program

Job summary

Egis, a leading global architecture, engineering and mobility firm, is seeking a Civil Cadet Drafter to learn and contribute to civil and transport drawings for local government, state agencies and private clients across Queensland. You will work with experienced drafters and engineers, building real project experience while developing drafting skills.

You'll prepare drawings in AutoCAD, incorporate survey data, and assist with packages for preliminary and IFC stages.

Qualifications

• No previous drafting experience is required.
• We welcome applicants currently enrolled in, or about to start, a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in drafting, civil engineering or related discipline.
• Interest in roads, transport and civil infrastructure.
• Some exposure to AutoCAD, 12d Model, Civil 3D or similar software or willingness to learn.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and willingness to ask questions.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage tasks within a team.
• Current Australian driver licence or working towards one.
• Any experience with QGIS or with council, TMR or construction projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil drawings in AutoCAD for roads, intersections, shared pathways and drainage.
• Draft general arrangement, typical section, line marking, signage and construction detail plans.
• Produce longitudinal sections, cross sections and drainage plans from engineers' designs.
• Incorporate survey information, utility data and design mark-ups into drawings.
• Prepare drawing packages for preliminary, detailed design and Issued for Construction (IFC) stages.
• Update and maintain drawing registers, title blocks, revisions and project documentation.
• Check drawings meet council and TMR drafting standards, Austroads, Australian Standards and Egis procedures.
• Support engineers and project managers with design revisions and project documentation.
• Attend site visits and inspections with the team to understand how designs are built.
• Participate in team meetings, training and development of drafting standards and templates

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Organised

Education

Certificate/Diploma in drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

12d Model

Civil 3D

Job description

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

As a Civil Cadet Drafter in our Urban Transport team at Egis, you will learn to prepare civil and transport infrastructure drawings for local government, state agency and private clients across Queensland. Our projects include road upgrades, intersections and roundabouts, active transport and shared pathways, line marking and signage, and the drainage and civil works that go with them. This is an entry-level role for someone who is studying, or about to start studying, and drafting. You will work alongside experienced drafters and engineers who will support your training while you build real project experience.

With your mentor's guidance, you will:

• Prepare civil drawings in AutoCAD for roads, intersections, shared pathways and drainage.
• Draft general arrangement, typical section, line marking, signage and construction detail plans.
• Produce longitudinal sections, cross sections and drainage plans from engineers' designs.
• Incorporate survey information, utility data and design mark-ups into drawings.
• Prepare drawing packages for preliminary, detailed design and Issued for Construction (IFC) stages.
• Update and maintain drawing registers, title blocks, revisions and project documentation.
• Check that drawings meet council and TMR drafting standards, Austroads, Australian Standards and Egis drafting procedures.
• Support engineers and project managers with design revisions and project documentation.
• Attend site visits and inspections with the team to understand how designs are built.
• Take part in team meetings, training and the development of our drafting standards and templates

Qualifications

No previous drafting experience is required. We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in, or about to start, a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in drafting, civil engineering or a related discipline. You will also have:

• An interest in roads, transport and civil infrastructure
• Some exposure to AutoCAD, 12d Model, Civil 3D or similar software through study or personal projects, or a willingness to learn
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to ask questions
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage your own tasks within a team
• A current Australian driver licence, or working towards one
• Any experience with QGIS, or with council, TMR or construction projects, will be an advantage.

Additional Information

What our staff enjoys

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Brisbane and Gold Coastlocation with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• Novated lease
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.