Civil Design Drafter

Northrop Consulting Engineers; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Salary reviews

EAP and wellbeing support

Job summary

Northrop Consulting Engineers in Newcastle seeks a civil drafter with 1–2+ years’ experience to join an energetic team on urban renewal and municipal infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside skilled drafters, designers and engineers, developing skills across earthworks, drainage and road design in a collaborative office environment.

Experience with AutoCAD is essential; Civil 3D or 12D knowledge is desirable with training offered on the job.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’+ experience as a civil drafter; more experience welcome.
• Experience with AutoCAD; civil engineering experience desirable.
• Experience with Civil 3D or 12D Model is desirable; on-the-job training available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil drafting on urban renewal, development and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with an experienced team on a range of technically challenging projects.
• Contribute to earthworks, stormwater, sewer, water, pavements and road design.

Skills

Civil drafting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

12D Model

Job description

If you’ve built a solid foundation in civil drafting and are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity for you. With 1-2+ years’ experience, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside an experienced team on a range of technically challenging projects across urban renewal, development and municipal infrastructure, including earthworks, stormwater, sewer, water, pavements and road design.

This role is based at our Newcastle office.

Why Northrop

With a brand new office fitout, a strong pipeline of interesting and existing projects and a team of passionate drafters, designers and engineers, this opportunity is perfect for someone looking to develop their skills and grow their career. Northrop is an established business, operating for over 50 years.

The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors including aged care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential.

What You Bring

• 1-2 years’+ experience as a civil drafter. More experience is welcome and salary would be agreed to match your skill level.
• Essential to have experience with AutoCAD, civil engineering experience desirable.
• Experience with Civil 3D or 12D Model is desirable but not essential. Training in these software packages is available on the job.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients and external consultants.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Strong team ethic and a collaborative approach to working across projects and functional groups.

What’s In It For You

• Working in a new, positive environment with some a great team of drafters, designers and engineers
• A diverse range of projects and opportunities, from small residential developments to major hospitals, race tracks, airports, and everything in between. With such a broad variety of work, there's always something new to keep your role interesting and rewarding.
• Competitive salary with annual reviews, we pay properly and revisit it every year.
• Genuine flexibility: hybrid working, flexible hours, alternative public holidays, we’ll have a real conversation about what works for you
• Paid parental leave for primary carers, maternity, and partners
• Salary income protection insurance
• Monthly one‑one career development conversations, mentoring programs, and investment in both internal and external training
• Free EAP and wellbeing support.
• A positive and enjoyable workplace with a supportive team, a relaxed culture, and regular opportunities to connect through social activities and company events throughout the year.

About

If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link:

https://v2.forms.jobadder.com/f/WzDLJEnGePglWrqXoxNZ7A32Y

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know — we’ll make it work.