Cadet Drafter, Roads & Highways

Surbana Jurong; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC on the Gold Coast is seeking a Cadet Drafter to join our Roads & Highways team, supporting the design and delivery of road and transport infrastructure projects across Queensland. This is an ideal opportunity for someone currently studying an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree to build practical drafting experience alongside experienced engineers and designers.

You will gain exposure to real transport projects while developing your technical capability in CAD and associated design

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree relevant to civil engineering, drafting or design.
• Interest in developing a career in civil infrastructure, roads and transport.
• Willingness to learn CAD technologies, including Autodesk tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drafting basics

Civil infrastructure

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD (Autodesk)

CAD software

Job description

Flexible global organisation with exposure to international best practice engineering design Wide range of professional development opportunities Collaborate with our global team of experts in their field Be mentored by passionate industry and technical leaders About SMEC SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, the UK, Africa, and North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking to engage a Cadet Drafter to join our Roads & Highways team on the Gold Coast, supporting the design and delivery of road and transport infrastructure projects across Queensland. This is an ideal opportunity for someone currently studying an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree who is looking to build practical drafting and design experience alongside experienced engineers and designers. You will gain exposure to real transport projects while developing your technical capability in CAD and associated design technologies.

Key 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
• Work alongside engineers, designers and senior drafters to understand project requirements and resolve drafting tasks
• Assist with the production of construction-level documentation
• Undertake drawing checks and follow established print and issuing procedures
• Support document control and data management processes
• Develop proficiency in relevant CAD and Autodesk design technologies

About You

• Currently enrolled in an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree relevant to civil engineering, drafting or design
• An interest in developing a career in civil infrastructure, roads and transport
• Willingness to learn CAD technologies, with an emphasis on the Autodesk suite of products
• Ability to interpret and carry out technical instructions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work within a diverse and multidisciplinary environment
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and develop your technical capability
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
• Full Australian working rights

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender-equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines.

We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.