Civil Drafter

Stantec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canberra seeks a Civil Drafter to join their Community Development team. The role involves delivering solutions in transport and urban projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil drafting and will work closely with engineers to produce high-quality outcomes. Flexible working arrangements and a focus on professional development are offered.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Mentoring for your own development

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of design experience in an engineering consultancy as a civil drafter.
• Familiarity with local authority and state government approval and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete drawings/designs using standard methods and techniques.
• Ensure drawings comply with design/drafting checklists and are peer reviewed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Computer Aided Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Civil Drafter to join our Community Development team in Canberra. Reporting to the Civil Team Lead, you will work on projects delivering solutions in Transport, urban, land and subdivision projects within Canberra and surrounds. The role will suit an experienced Civil Drafter who has worked on multi-disciplined civil projects for Councils, Local government, Main Roads, or developers. As a Civil Drafter, you will provide accurate and efficient design services for the Business Unit in accordance with project times and budgets, and without detailed supervision.

Working as part of the team, with guidance from our senior engineers and support from our specialist engineering designers and technical leads, you will ensure that all projects are completed in accordance with relevant standards, specifications, and drawings. Your role is crucial in delivering high-quality outcomes to our clients, requiring a sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of social and professional engineers to deliver great projects.

Our culture has a strong focus on learning, personal development and training. The seniors are hands-on with delivering projects, however, allow employees opportunities to gain more responsibility and more ownership/autonomy over their work.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and other flexibility options. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Complete drawings / designs using standard methods and techniques. (ACT MIS, AustRoads, TfNSW spec and Relevant Council standards)
• Complete drafting documentation in accordance with compliant procedures
• Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers
• Operate CAD or Civil 3D, and other drafting/design computer programs
• Deliver project outcomes within client specifications and expectations
• Ensure drawings comply with design/drafting checklists and are peer reviewed

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Aided Design or relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years of design experience in an engineering consultancy as a civil drafter
• Familiarity with local authority and state government approval and regulatory requirement
• Experience in the operation of software design tools such as AutoCAD packages and/or MicroStation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and a strong focus on the production of quality outputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development through self-study, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD)

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other 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
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 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.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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