Senior Design Technician - Construction Services

ADG Engineers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible work environment

National Technical Training Program

Birthday Leave after 12 months

Parental Leave scheme

Five weeks of annual leave after 5 yrs

Job summary

ADG Engineers, Brisbane, is seeking a Senior Design Technician to join the Construction Services team. You will produce detailed drawings in Revit and AutoCAD and coordinate across disciplines to ensure consistent design and documentation.

You will apply knowledge of construction methods, Australian Standards, and drafting for authorities, while leading and collaborating within a dynamic, project-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design and documentation experience for temporary works/construction engineering using Revit or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of construction methods and their impact on design.
• Familiarity with Australian Standards and Codes; ability to draft for local authorities.
• Experience in preparing detailed engineering drawings and construction documentation at a professional level.
• Ability to scope project work, set time allocations, and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and lead/influence others.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality detailed engineering drawings in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Foster collaboration between disciplines and project team members to ensure coordinated design and documentation.
• Maintain understanding of construction methodology to inform design.
• Understand relevant Australian Standards and drafting requirements for authorities.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative team and lead where appropriate.

Skills

5+ years exp

Team leadership

Project management

Construction knowledge

Australian standards knowledge

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

ADG is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex work across civil and infrastructure, structures and construction services. You will join collaborative teams that take on projects shaping transport, defence, power and renewables, water and the built environment across Australia.

As part of AtkinsRéalis, ADG combines local delivery strength with global expertise, proven methodologies and advanced digital capability. That means better support, stronger technical pathways and more varied opportunities, without losing the close‑knit feel that makes ADG a great place to do your best work.

Engineering That Turns Designs into Built Reality

Our Construction Services team supports some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects by solving the engineering challenges that make construction possible. You will design temporary works and assess construction methodologies that directly influence how projects are delivered on site. A strong pipeline of secured projects provides stability, momentum and ongoing opportunities to work on major, high‑impact projects.

If you want immediate impact from your engineering work, this team stands out.

Brisbane

Our Brisbane office is home to ADG’s national office and sits at the centre of Queensland’s growth. The team builds long‑term relationships with clients while delivering complex projects across South East Queensland and nationally. You will work on major infrastructure and development projects in a collaborative office with strong technical depth and national reach.

About the Role:

Based at our Brisbane office, we are seeking a Senior Design Technician - Construction Services to join our growing and dynamic team. In this role, you will:

• Produce high-quality detailed engineering drawings in software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Foster collaboration between disciplines and project team members, both internal and external, to ensure consistent and coordinated design and documentation.
• Maintain an understanding of construction methodology to inform design.
• Preferred to have an understanding of relevant Australian Standards and Codes, drafting requirements for local authorities and government departments
• Enjoy working in a collaborative team
• Comfortable leading and influencing others

Qualifications and Skills:

To be successful in your application, you should have:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the design and documentation of temporary works and/or construction engineering using software like Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of construction methods and their impact on design.
• Exposure to and experienced in construction practice and standards.
• Good knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and Codes.
• Preferred to have knowledge of concrete and steel detailing, construction methods and their impact on design
• Experience in preparing detailed engineering drawings and construction documentation commensurate with the level of duties.
• The ability to scope project work, set time allocations, and manage multiple projects concurrently.

What's in it for you:

ADG values your professional development and offers exposure to all facets of design and project delivery to expand your skillset. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and working together to develop our talent. In return for your dedication to this role, you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work environment
• Dedicated National Technical Training Program
• Birthday Leave after 12 months of service
• Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Five weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service
• Health & Wellness program

ADG promotes an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace.