Cadet Drafter - Road & Highways CAD Trainee

SMEC; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

18 weeks universal paid parental leave

Job summary

SMEC on the Gold Coast is seeking a Cadet Drafter to join the Roads & Highways team, supporting the design and delivery of road and transport infrastructure projects across Queensland.

This role is ideal for someone currently studying an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree who wants to build practical drafting and design experience, gaining exposure to real transport projects while developing CAD skills with Autodesk design technologies.

Qualifications

• Currently studying an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree relevant to civil engineering, drafting or design.
• Interest in civil infrastructure, roads and transport.
• Willingness to learn CAD technologies, especially Autodesk suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of design and production drawings under supervision.
• Support the development of drawings and documentation for road and transport infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and senior drafters to understand project requirements and resolve drafting tasks.
• Assist with production of construction-level documentation.
• Undertake drawing checks and follow established procedures.
• Support document control and data management processes.
• Develop proficiency in CAD and Autodesk design technologies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Willingness to learn

Ability to interpret technical instr

Education

Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree in civil engineering/drafting

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Job description

SMEC on the Gold Coast is seeking a Cadet Drafter to join the Roads & Highways team, supporting the design and delivery of road and transport infrastructure projects across Queensland.

This role is ideal for someone currently studying an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree who wants to build practical drafting and design experience, gaining exposure to real transport projects while developing CAD skills with Autodesk design technologies.