Civil Drafter

Stantec; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave options

Learning and talent development

Wellbeing and support programs

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Civil Drafter to join the Community Development team in Springfield Central, Queensland. The role focuses on civil drafting for land, urban, and subdivision projects using AutoCAD, with responsibilities spanning conceptual and detailed design and coordination of drafting staff.

Ideal candidates will have civil drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, good communication skills, and knowledge of local authority approvals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Civil drafting experience, ideally in civil infrastructure, land, urban or subdivisions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• 12D design experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Civil engineering design for land subdivision, road and drainage projects using AutoCAD.
• Preparation of conceptual and detailed design drawings per standards.
• Manage project deliverables including quality control and drafting staff coordination.
• Input to continuous improvement of design and drafting standards.
• Ensure client expectations are met and exceeded.

Skills

Civil drafting experience

Communication skills

Self-improvement mindset

12D design experience

Education

Associate degree or Technical Diploma in CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Civil Drafter - ( 260000OL )

We have an opportunity for a Civil Drafter to join our Community Development team in Springfield. This role will see you provide civil drafting services using AutoCAD for a wide variety of land, urban and subdivision projects. Our projects are located locally and throughout the Southeast Queensland region.

With Stantec, our approach to community development consulting covers master planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centers, small towns, and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live, and thrive.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Civil engineering design for land subdivision, road and drainage projects using AutoCAD
• Preparation of conceptual and detailed design drawings in accordance with statutory requirements and standards
• Participate in the delivery of projects and ensure output is of a high standard and within time and cost budget allocations
• Managing deliverables of a project including quality control and the coordination of drafting staff
• Providing input to the continuous improvement of our design and drafting standards
• Ensuring client expectations are met and exceeded

About you

To be successful you will display:

• Demonstrated Civil drafting experience, ideally in civil infrastructure, land, urban or subdivisions
• Demonstrated experience using design software including AutoCAD
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with local authority and state government approval and regulatory requirements
• A commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development
• 12D design experience highly regarded
• Minimum of Associate’s degree or Technical School Diploma/Certificate Computer-Aided Design Technology

What we offer

We offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition AwardsMental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Springfield Central

Organization : BC-3047 CommDev-AU Queensland

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 27, 2026, 9:07:36 PM

Req ID: 260000OL

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans