Drafter/Estimator

Evolution Fabrication; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Evolution Fabrication in Wollongong NSW is seeking a Drafter / Estimator for a casual, student cadetship role. You will own internal drafting and estimation workflows, taking project concepts to clean drawings and cost estimates while learning real industry practices.

The role offers autonomy, flexibility around exams and university weeks, and a supportive team with modern CAD tools. Ideal for a current engineering student in Civil/Structural or related drafting program seeking hands-on

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural) or Advanced Diploma in Drafting.
• Solid CAD skills with basic exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software.
• Strong attention to detail for reading plans, scaling dimensions and material quantities.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage own time.

Responsibilities

• Internal Drafting: Generate structural drawings and details from project concepts using CAD.
• Material Estimating: Perform material take-offs and prepare cost estimates for ongoing projects.
• Workflow Management: Manage own project pipeline to ensure timely completion of drawings and estimates.
• Team Liaison: Work directly with project team to clarify requirements and update project files.

Skills

CAD drafting

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

BEng Civil/Structural

Advanced Diploma in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Drafter / Estimator - Students welcomed to apply, Entry role for newly completed.

Location: Wollongong NSW

Commitment: 10-16 hours per week, if a student we are highly flexible around your university timetable.

Position Type: Casual / Student Cadetship / Entry

About the Role

Are you a structural engineering or construction student looking for a steady casual role where you can run your own function? Are you newly qualified and looking for entry role to learn and grow?

We are looking for a capable Drafter / Estimator to own our internal drafting and estimating workflow.

Unlike traditional internships where you just shadow a senior engineer, you will be our dedicated internal person for drafting and take-offs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take real ownership of your work, build autonomy, and gain practical industry experience that will set your resume far ahead of your peers.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Drafting: Take our project concepts and markups to create clean, accurate structural drawings and details using CAD software.
• Material Estimating: Conduct complete material take-offs (steel and aluminum) and prepare clear cost estimates for our ongoing projects.
• Workflow Management: Manage your own project pipeline to ensure drawings and estimates are completed on time.
• Team Liaison: Collaborate directly with our project team to clarify requirements and update project files.

What We Are Looking For

• Current Student: Enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural), Construction Management, or an Advanced Diploma in Drafting highly considered.
• Independent CAD Skills: Confident basic exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software. You should be comfortable starting and modifying drawings independently.
• Reliable Attention to Detail: High accuracy when reading plans, scaling dimensions, and calculating material quantities.
• Self-Motivated: Comfortable working independently and managing your own time to meet project deadlines.

What We Offer

• Autonomy & Ownership: You won't just be doing basic data entry; you will be running our internal drafting and estimating desk.
• Complete Flexibility: We completely support your studies. We will easily scale your hours down during exam blocks and peak university weeks.
• Great Workspace: A relaxed, supportive team environment with modern tools and software setup.