Civil Drafter

Jacobs; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Civil Drafter for Energy & Power APAC to deliver high-quality civil and structural drawings for roads, drainage and infrastructure. You will collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate, coordinated outputs.

The role emphasizes BIM/digital delivery, QA compliance, and the preparation of quantities for cost estimation, with a strong focus on safety, quality and inclusion across projects in APAC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil and/or structural drafting experience.
• Strong experience preparing drawings for roads, drainage and infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
• GIS and/or BIM tools experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of digital delivery and BIM standards.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality drawings.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil and structural engineering drawings for roads, drainage, and infrastructure
• Develop and update drafting deliverables in line with project and client requirements
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated design outputs
• Support project delivery by meeting timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements
• Ensure compliance with Jacobs QA processes and digital/BIM standards
• Assist in preparing quantities and drawing-related inputs for cost estimation
• Coordinate with other drafters and stakeholders to maintain consistency across drawing packages
• Apply knowledge of construction practices to produce practical, buildable drawings
• Contribute to a strong safety, quality, and inclusion culture

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

BIM

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, our Energy & Power business is shaping the future of energy by delivering innovative, sustainable, and reliable solutions across thermal, renewable, and emerging technologies. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, our teams play a critical role in helping clients navigate complex challenges while driving meaningful progress toward a cleaner and more resilient future.

Civil Drafter – Energy & Power (APAC)

We are seeking a Civil Drafter to join our Energy & Power team across APAC, supporting the delivery of high-quality drafting and design outputs for infrastructure and power projects. In this role, you will contribute to project delivery through accurate and timely preparation of engineering drawings, working closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality civil and structural engineering drawings for roads, drainage, and related infrastructure
• Develop and update detailed drafting deliverables in line with project and client requirements
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated design outputs
• Support project delivery by meeting timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements
• Ensure compliance with Jacobs QA processes and digital/BIM standards
• Assist in preparing quantities and drawing-related inputs for cost estimation
• Coordinate with other drafters and stakeholders to maintain consistency across drawing packages
• Apply knowledge of construction practices to produce practical, buildable drawings
• Contribute to a strong safety, quality, and inclusion culture

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in civil and/or structural drafting
• Strong experience preparing engineering drawings for roads, drainage, and infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required)
• Exposure to GIS and/or BIM tools is advantageous
• Good understanding of digital delivery and BIM standards
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, high-quality drawings
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and design teams

Culture & Benefits

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we’re committed to a culture of caring where you can be yourself. Safety and flexibility are top priorities, offering flexible working arrangements and a hybrid working policy. Employees also have access to global giving and volunteering programs, and explore new ways to help our clients make the world a better place.