Civil Cadet Drafter - QLD

Stantec Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Mental health program

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking two Cadet Drafters to join the QLD Water team. You will work with engineers and designers on water projects, learning CAD, drafting and design techniques while gaining practical skills through hands-on training and study support.

Balance work with study through TAFE Queensland South Bank, developing real-world drafting capabilities within a large multidisciplinary organisation.

Qualifications

• Completed QCE or equivalent with strong math, engineering and English.
• If not, company will support to complete Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Some experience or keen interest in drafting and design within civil/structural engineering.
• Ability to learn engineering drawing techniques and CAD packages.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to solve problems and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of CAD, drafting and design techniques and gain skills in relevant computer programs.
• Work under the guidance of engineers and designers on engineering projects.
• Provide accurate and efficient drafting services for the business unit in line with project timeframes and budgets.

Skills

CAD drafting

Teamwork

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma of Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Our QLD Water team is looking for two Cadet Drafters to work with experienced engineers, designers and drafters to deliver practical drafting solutions across a variety of water engineering projects.

As a Cadet Drafter, you will work on water-based projects and:

Learn all facets of CAD, drafting and design techniques and gain skills in relevant computer programs.

Work under the guidance of our engineers and designers on engineering projects.

Provide accurate and efficient drafting services for the business unit in line with project timeframes and budgets.

What we provide

Access to a global developing professionals network (the Developing Professionals Group), with opportunities to grow your career, build connections and take part in activities across the business.

Exposure to industry leaders, projects and partnerships with leading QLD water organisations.

Flexible work arrangements and employee benefits, including a mental health program, salary packaging, an Employee Assistance Program, and a rewards and benefits program.

The opportunity to work with colleagues from other disciplines within a large multidisciplinary organisation.

Support to balance hands‑on, work‑based training through TAFE, so you develop real‑world skills while working towards your qualifications.

The chance to be part of an inclusive, collaborative and diverse team while shaping your career in engineering.

Why Stantec?

We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life, from initial concepts and planning through to design, construction and commissioning. Communities are fundamental to us, so we always design with community in mind. We are designers, engineers, scientists and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships to deliver projects that improve quality of life.

Qualifications

Completed your QCE or equivalent, with strong academic performance in mathematics, engineering and English, or completed or currently enrolled in one of the following: Diploma of Engineering, Advanced Diploma of Engineering, or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering.

If you do not already hold one of these qualifications, the company will support the successful candidate to complete the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering at TAFE Queensland South Bank.

Some experience, or a keen interest, in drafting and design within the civil and structural engineering space.

The ability to gain and apply knowledge of engineering drawing techniques and CAD packages.

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

The ability to solve problems and manage your time effectively.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment.

The honest preview

The good

• You learn every facet of CAD, drafting and design while mentored by experienced engineers, with support to balance work and study.

What surprises people

• ? You're placed with the QLD Water team and partner with leading Queensland water organisations from day one.

Industry averages for a qualified Civil Engineering Draftsperson, across all employers - not this employer's offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.