Civil Design Drafter

Northrop; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop in Newcastle is seeking a civil drafter with 1-2 years' experience to work on urban renewal, development and municipal infrastructure projects, including earthworks, stormwater, sewer, water, pavements and road design. You will join an experienced team and develop your technical skills on challenging projects.

This role offers a supportive, collaborative environment, on-site duties in Newcastle, and opportunities for training in Civil 3D and 12D Model, with training on the job and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ civil drafting experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD is essential; civil engineering experience desirable.
• Experience with Civil 3D or 12D Model desirable; training on the job available.
• Strong communication with internal teams, clients and external consultants.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with willingness to develop technical skills.
• Strong team ethic and collaborative approach across projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil drafting on urban renewal, development and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and clients to deliver accurate drawings and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

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-on-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.

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.