Civil CAD Drafter: Road & Utility Drawings

Peritas; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peritas in Australia seeks a civil drafting professional to interpret designs, produce detailed CAD drawings, and prepare earthwork and utility plans for construction projects. You will collaborate with civil engineers and surveyors to ensure design data is accurately integrated and drawings meet project specifications.

This role emphasizes maintaining project documentation, meeting deadlines, and staying current with CAD techniques, ISO standards, and HSEQ requirements, including safety and

Responsibilities

• Interpret civil engineering designs and survey data into detailed CAD drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD).
• Prepare and revise civil drawings including site plans, grading, drainage, utility, and road profiles for construction.
• Assist in earthwork calculations and volume estimations from topographic data and design plans.
• Develop drawings for underground utilities (water, sewer, stormwater).
• Generate roadway plans, profiles, cross-sections with pavement markings, signage, and traffic control details.
• Ensure drawings adhere to company standards, codes, and project specs.
• Collaborate with civil engineers to clarify design requirements and resolve drafting issues.
• Coordinate with surveyors to ensure accurate integration of survey data into design drawings.
• Attend design review meetings and provide input on drafting-related issues.
• Organise and maintain project drawings and related documentation.
• Meet project deadlines and maintain an efficient workflow.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and project stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with CAD software and drafting techniques, particularly AutoCAD.
• Continuously improve drafting skills and knowledge through training and experience.
• Develop an understanding of industry codes and standards for civil engineering projects.
• Assist in developing and maintaining company drafting standards and procedures.
• Seek guidance from senior drafters and engineers to enhance technical knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and ISO standards; ensure project documents are retained per HSEQ Management System.
• Play a key role in developing and delivering systems or project administration training for employees.
• Participate in HSEQ training, report incidents, and support a safety/quality culture.
• Follow safety rules, address risks, and promote a safe workplace.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; recommend corrective actions.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement safety-in-design measures.
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness activities e.g., fire evacuations.
• Participate in discussions on work system improvements, including technology for information sharing, management, and quality control.
• Review work standards and monitoring processes; initiate improvement recommendations.
• Assist clients to identify sustainable options and implications.
• Suggest ideas to improve partner experience delivery.
• Accurately track and document drawing revisions for latest information access.
• Assist in preparation of material take-offs and schedules based on civil drawings.
• Collaborate with civil engineers to clarify design requirements and resolve drafting issues.
• Coordinate with surveyors to ensure accurate integration of survey data into design drawings.
• Attend design review meetings and provide input on drafting-related issues.
• Organise and maintain project drawings and related documentation.
• Meet project deadlines and maintain an efficient workflow.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and project stakeholders.

Job description

Peritas in Australia seeks a civil drafting professional to interpret designs, produce detailed CAD drawings, and prepare earthwork and utility plans for construction projects. You will collaborate with civil engineers and surveyors to ensure design data is accurately integrated and drawings meet project specifications.

This role emphasizes maintaining project documentation, meeting deadlines, and staying current with CAD techniques, ISO standards, and HSEQ requirements, including safety and