Plumbing and Fire Engineering Draftsperson

McCallum PFCA; Newcastle-Maitland; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McCallum Plumbing and Fire Consultants Australia is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Engineering Draftsperson to join our in‑house drafting team in Charlestown, NSW. You will produce hydraulic plans for residential, commercial and industrial buildings and convert architectural drawings into clear, client-ready drawings.

The role offers mentoring from senior engineers, a clear career path from draftsperson toward hydraulic design, and opportunities to work with fire services and water systems.

Qualifikationen

• AutoCAD proficiency required; Revit experience preferred.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Interest in hydraulic services and construction industry.

Aufgaben

• Draft detailed hydraulic engineering plans for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Create plan backgrounds from architectural drawings.
• Turn sketches from senior design engineers into clear drawings for clients and contractors.
• Draft water supply, sanitary drainage, stormwater, fire services and other hydraulic systems.
• Review completed drawings for quality and accuracy.

Kenntnisse

AutoCAD

Revit

Ausbildung

Drafting certificate

Engineering qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Plumbing and Fire Engineering Draftsperson

McCallum Plumbing and Fire Consultants Australia is a respected hydraulic engineering consultancy with over 26 years of experience, and we are growing our team. Whether you are an experienced draftsperson or beginning your career, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll join our drafting team and work alongside our senior engineers and designers. Your day-to-day work will include:

Drafting of detailed hydraulic engineering plans for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Creating plan backgrounds from architectural drawings.

Turning sketches from our senior design engineers into clear drawings for clients and contractors.

Drafting water supply, sanitary drainage, stormwater, fire services and other specialist hydraulic systems.

Reviewing completed drawings for quality.

CAREER PATH

Hydraulic services is a specialised field with strong long-term prospects. Whilst this job opportunity is for a draftsperson position, we do offer a pathway to hydraulic services design:

Draftsperson -> Design Draftsperson -> Junior Hydraulic Designer -> Hydraulic Designer

We will support you to move through each stage as your skills, experience, and knowledge grow.
Moving into a design role is entirely your choice- if you would prefer to build your career as a specialised draftsperson, that is a path that is also valued at PFCA. There is no requirement to move from drafting to design.

ABOUT YOU

We welcome applicants at any stage of their career. You might be:

An experienced draftsperson looking for a stable, long-term position.

A plumber with hydraulic knowledge ready to move off the tools.

A graduate or newcomer to drafting with a drafting certificate, an engineering or related qualification, or a strong interested in the construction/engineering industry.

What matters most is that you:

Have a good understanding of AutoCAD (Revit experience is preferred, but not essential)

Have a positive attitude and a keen interest in learning hydraulic services.

Manage your time well and are capable of meeting deadlines.

Want to be a part of an in-office team and learn from those around you.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mentoring and guidance from experienced draftspeople, engineers, and company directors.

Training and induction tailored to your skill level and experience.

Supervision and guidance until you are ready to work independently.

A supportive, welcoming team in an open-plan office with direct access to our engineers and directors.

An optional pathway into design work as your experience grows.

A strong pipeline of work from many repeat clients across NSW and QLD including top-tier architects, builders, developers, and government departments.

SALARY

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000 per year (plus superannuation) and is dependent on the skills, software proficiency, and industry experience of the applicant. As your skills and experience develop, your salary will be increased accordingly.

LOCATION AND ELIGIBILITY

The position is a work in office position in Charlestown, NSW. Only applicants who currently live in Australia, are situated or prepared to move near to our office and hold an appropriate work visa will be considered.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.