Civil Drafter

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Civil Drafter for its Energy & Power team across APAC to deliver high-quality civil and structural drawings for roads, drainage and related infrastructure. You will work with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with project requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of civil/structural drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and familiarity with BIM/UIS standards, while contributing to safe, efficient and buildable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil and/or structural drafting.
• Experience preparing drawings for roads, drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality civil and structural drawings for roads, drainage and related infrastructure.
• Develop and update drafting deliverables in line with project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated design outputs.
• Meet timelines, quality standards and documentation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Jacobs QA processes and BIM standards.
• Assist in preparing quantities and inputs for cost estimation.
• Coordinate with other drafters and stakeholders to maintain consistency across drawings.

Skills

Civil drafting

Structural drafting

AutoCAD

GIS

BIM

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.

We are seeking a Civil Drafterto 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 to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with project requirements

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

Here's what you'll need

• 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 withengineering and design teams

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From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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