Senior Façade & Structural Designer and Drafter BIM

Rickard Engineering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rickard Engineering in Sydney seeks an experienced Designer/Drafter to lead façade and structural drafting for local and international projects. You will produce 2D drawings and 3D models, mentor junior drafters, and coordinate across disciplines to meet deadlines.

Join a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and contribute to technical documentation, CAD/BIM standards, and site inspections on complex projects from concept to construction.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Drafting, Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of façade drafting experience.
• Experience with glazing systems and façade interfaces.
• Advanced AutoCAD and 3D modelling (Revit/Rhino) proficiency.
• Ability to interpret design intent and drawings.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of high-quality 2D drawings and 3D models for façades and structural systems.
• Work on interstate and international projects across diverse building types.
• Mentor Junior Drafters and assist with resource planning.
• Liaise with Engineers and Clients to ensure deadlines.
• Develop and maintain CAD/BIM standards and document control procedures.
• Coordinate drawing packages across disciplines and manage interfaces.
• Participate in site inspections and project meetings.

Skills

Drafting

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Drafting/Architecture/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Rickard Engineering in Sydney seeks an experienced Designer/Drafter to lead façade and structural drafting for local and international projects. You will produce 2D drawings and 3D models, mentor junior drafters, and coordinate across disciplines to meet deadlines.

Join a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and contribute to technical documentation, CAD/BIM standards, and site inspections on complex projects from concept to construction.