Senior Drafter – Roads & Highways | Flexible Work

Surbana Jurong; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC in Australia is seeking a Senior Drafter for our Roads & Highways team in Newcastle or Sydney. You will produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring alignment with project and client standards while delivering coordinated, buildable design outcomes.

With 8–12 years of drafting experience in transport projects, you will work with engineers and designers in a digitally enabled environment, apply QA processes, mentor junior drafters, and contribute to efficient project delivery across

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of demonstrated drafting experience within roads, highways, civil or transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in drafting and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
• Experience delivering detailed design and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, QA processes and model coordination.
• Experience checking drawings and supporting the quality of drafting outputs.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver to project deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to provide guidance and technical support to less experienced drafters.
• Experience working within digital delivery environments and multidisciplinary transport projects will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for roads and highways infrastructure projects
• Deliver detailed design and construction-level documentation in line with project requirements
• Apply SMEC drafting standards, QA processes and client specifications
• Undertake checking and review of drawings and documentation to ensure quality and accuracy
• Manage drawing and model outputs across project timelines and milestones
• Coordinate closely with engineers, designers and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated design delivery
• Maintain and manage project data within Common Data Environments such as ProjectWise or similar
• Provide technical drafting guidance and support to less experienced draftersContribute to continuous improvement in digital delivery, drafting standards and workflows

Skills

Roads drafting

Highways design

Coordinate teams

Autonomy

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

SMEC in Australia is seeking a Senior Drafter for our Roads & Highways team in Newcastle or Sydney. You will produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring alignment with project and client standards while delivering coordinated, buildable design outcomes.

With 8–12 years of drafting experience in transport projects, you will work with engineers and designers in a digitally enabled environment, apply QA processes, mentor junior drafters, and contribute to efficient project delivery across