Senior Mechanical Designer / Drafter

Sequana Partners Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas, part of the Sequana Group, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer/Drafter in Melbourne to own mechanical drawing deliverables for water and wastewater projects. You will manage 3D models, 2D drawings, and BIM compliance, coordinating with engineers and drafting staff to ensure high-quality outputs across project milestones.

You will contribute to DEXP/MIDP documentation, perform site visits, and support construction teams with accurate as-built data and procurement inputs, while

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10+ years’ experience in Designing (Mechanical).
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• AutoCAD 2D/3D drafting and design experience is essential.
• Good understanding of mechanical and piping fundamentals.
• Site/construction experience essential.
• Can coordinate with other disciplines and has experience working on multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the full drawing deliverable scope on water and wastewater projects; manage drawing registers, revision control, QA processes and client submission packages.
• Coordinate and manage the production of the 3D model and 2D drawing packages; direct drafting staff and sub-contractors to complete documentation to the required standard.
• Prepare and maintain project-specific Digital Engineering Execution Plans (DEXP) and Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDP) and keep them current at every delivery milestone.
• Attend site to understand site conditions, resolve drawing queries and capture as-built information accurately.
• Perform ACC project audits at each delivery milestone including checking digital data housekeeping, drawing standards compliance and information completeness.
• Use Recap, LiDAR and point cloud data to accurately represent existing asset conditions in design models.
• Reviewing and signing off the work of Designers and Trainee Designers by providing direct, useful feedback and maintaining Atlas quality standards.
• Work with engineers to interpret design intent and translate it accurately into drawing and model deliverables that serve construction teams and asset owners.
• Exporting intelligent data from BIM models to support engineers with quantities, specifications and procurement inputs.
• Producing detailed 2D CAD drawings and 3D models for water and wastewater projects, working to client drawing office procedures, AS1100 and Atlas BIM standards.
• Creating 2D drawings from 3D models and modifying designs to solve problems, working within the constraints of live assets.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Mechanical Engineering

Site/Construction experience

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk ReCap

LiDAR

Plant 3D

Autodesk Revit

Recap

Job description

Description

Sequana Group is one of the fastest-growing & independent water, energy, and environment-focused infrastructure advisory firms in Australia, with a growing International presence.

Home to 250+ experts, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Port Macquarie, Brisbane, and Perth, we work with both the private sector and government organisations to break the mould and redefine the future of Australia’s major water, environment, and energy projects.

We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients throughout all stages of a project and beyond.

This particular role sits with Atlas (a Sequana Group Company), our brownfield water and wastewater specialist. Atlas focuses on improving delivery success across the full lifecycle, from condition assessment and optimisation through to renewal and upgrade delivery. Since 2011, their teams have delivered programs 95% on time, 98% on budget, with over $100m in TOTEX savings, by bringing together senior, cross-functional expertise across design, construction, maintenance and delivery management.

Atlas are currently hiring for a Senior Mechanical Designer / Drafter position.

WHAT YOU DO

Atlas finds smarter and better ways for our clients to deliver, operate and maintain infrastructure, and in doing so positively impact the world around us. That is how our people build long-lasting relationships and deliver great business outcomes for our clients and partners.

Working as a Senior Mechanical Designer / Drafter position, you will own your discipline’s design deliverables on a project. You are the person the engineering team and the project manager rely on for drawing quality, BIM compliance and information integrity across the full design phase. You will actively contribute to that value through the quality of your outputs, the efficiency of your workflows and the way you coordinate with the broader team.

• Owning the full drawing deliverable scope on water and wastewater projects; managing drawing registers, revision control, QA processes and client submission packages.
• Coordinating and managing the production of the 3D model and 2D drawing packages; directing drafting staff and sub-contractors to complete documentation to the required standard.
• Preparing and maintaining project-specific Digital Engineering Execution Plans (DEXP) and Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDP) and keeping them current at every delivery milestone.
• Attending site to understand site conditions, resolve drawing queries and capture as-built information accurately.
• Performing ACC project audits at each delivery milestone including checking digital data housekeeping, drawing standards compliance and information completeness.
• Using Recap, LiDAR and point cloud data to accurately represent existing asset conditions in design models.
• Reviewing and signing off the work of Designers and Trainee Designers by providing direct, useful feedback and maintaining Atlas quality standards.
• Working with engineers to interpret design intent and translate it accurately into drawing and model deliverables that serve construction teams and asset owners.
• Exporting intelligent data from BIM models to support engineers with quantities, specifications and procurement inputs.
• Producing detailed 2D CAD drawings and 3D models for water and wastewater projects, working to client drawing office procedures, AS1100 and Atlas BIM standards.
• Creating 2D drawings from 3D models and modifying designs to solve problems, working within the constraints of live assets.

WHO YOU ARE

Candidates should possess:

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 7 – 10+ years’ experience in Designing (Mechanical).
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• AutoCAD 2D/3D drafting and design experience is essential.
• Good understanding of mechanical and piping fundamentals.
• Site/construction experience essential.
• Can coordinate with other disciplines and has experience working on multidisciplinary projects.

Preferred Qualifications/ experience (not essential):

• BIM experience and understanding.
• Water industry experience.
• Plant 3D Experience, including P&IDs and database updates or Revit capability, including laser scanning, point cloud management and modelling.
• Experience with LIDAR is preferred (not essential).
• Basic structural drafting is also preferred (not essential).

What it’s like working at Atlas:

There are a ton of reasons why Atlas is an amazing company to work at, and here are some that we think you’ll find most interesting!

• Our culture – We have a wonderful team of brilliant high achievers built on a culture of empathy, collaboration, integrity, openness, and professional excellence. We attract the best in the industry who share our passion for the water, environment, and energy sectors and are willing to put in extraordinary efforts to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Exciting & meaningful projects – Atlas is on an exciting growth journey. Here at Atlas, you are seen as the expert and will have the opportunity to own projects end-to-end, and truly make an impact.
• Continuous learning – We celebrate continuous learning at Atlas and our Sequana Academy offers employees the opportunity to receive professional coaching services and training, and 1:1 training with professional development coaches.
• Compensation – We offer an attractive compensation package and a flexible work environment.
• Reward and recognition – We promote an environment of reward and recognition. At Atlas, you will be recognised for your efforts, and we will celebrate you and reward you for your contributions!
• Diverse and inclusive environment – With our Sequana Group Social Impact and Belonging Committee, we promote an inclusive & diverse environment, hosting many events and activities that truly make Atlas a great place to work.

Company Overview

Sequana Group is one of the fastest-growing & independent water, energy, and environment-focused infrastructure advisory firms in Australia with a growing International presence. Home to almost 200 experts and an extensive network of contractors, we work with both the private sector and government organisations to break the mould and redefine the future of Australia’s major water, environment, and energy projects. Our national platform includes Sequana, Atlas Engineering Group, IPS (Infrastructure Project Solutions) and WolfPeak, strengthening our capability across engineering and design, project and program delivery, environmental planning, biodiversity, climate risk, sustainability, ESG advisory and independent environmental auditing.