Hydraulic Drafting Specialist (Onsite, AU Shift)

Ramos Garcia and Associates Pty Ltd; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch Mon/Wed/Fri

13th-month pay

Government-mandated benefits

Leave credits

Growth-focused environment

Job summary

Fig Advisory seeks a highly organized Hydraulic Draftsman to support Australian clients from the Philippines. You will create accurate hydraulic drawings, layouts and documentation for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with Sydney Water requirements and building standards.

Collaboration with engineers and cross-discipline teams is essential. The role requires CAD proficiency, with AutoCAD and Revit experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Hydraulic Draftsman, Hydraulic Drafter, Plumbing Draftsman, Building Services Draftsman, or similar role
• Background in hydraulic engineering, plumbing, building services, construction, or related technical discipline
• Experience preparing hydraulic services drawings for residential, commercial, or industrial projects
• Experience working with Sydney Water projects, standards, or requirements is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Sydney Water specifications, infrastructure requirements, and hydraulic services documentation is an advantage
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documentation
• Knowledge of water supply, sanitary drainage, stormwater drainage, and plumbing systems
• Familiarity with hydraulic services design principles and construction practices
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant CAD drafting software
• Experience using Revit or other BIM software is an advantage
• Familiarity with Australian standards, building codes, and hydraulic services requirements is highly regarded
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, drawing revisions, and technical documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work onsite in the Philippines on an Australian shift

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate hydraulic drawings, layouts, and technical documentation based on engineering designs, project specifications, and client requirements
• Develop detailed hydraulic services drawings for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Prepare hydraulic layouts for water supply, sanitary drainage, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and other relevant hydraulic systems
• Produce plans, sections, elevations, schematics, and construction details as required
• Convert engineering sketches, markups, and design concepts into detailed CAD drawings
• Ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements
• Maintain consistency in drawing standards, annotations, dimensions, and technical details
• Prepare and update drawing packages for design development, tender submissions, and construction documentation
• Interpret hydraulic engineering drawings, specifications, design calculations, and project documentation
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with engineering requirements
• Identify discrepancies, design conflicts, and potential coordination issues
• Coordinate hydraulic services drawings with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and other relevant disciplines
• Ensure hydraulic systems are properly coordinated with building layouts and other services
• Incorporate engineering markups, revisions, and design changes into drawings
• Assist engineers in identifying design constraints and resolving drafting-related issues
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant Australian standards, building codes, and client drafting requirements
• Maintain accurate drawing revisions and ensure the latest approved drawings are used
• Develop hydraulic services layouts for domestic water supply, hot water systems, and cold water distribution
• Prepare sanitary plumbing and sewer drainage layouts
• Draft stormwater drainage systems, including roof drainage, downpipes, and drainage connections
• Prepare hydraulic pipework layouts, riser diagrams, and schematic drawings
• Draft plumbing fixtures, equipment layouts, and associated hydraulic connections
• Assist in preparing hydraulic services details for plant rooms, service areas, and building infrastructure
• Review hydraulic service routes and identify potential clashes with other building services
• Support the preparation of detailed hydraulic construction drawings and documentation
• Assist with hydraulic drafting requirements for Australian construction and building services projects
• Maintain accurate drawing registers, revision histories, and project documentation
• Ensure all drawings follow established CAD standards, drawing templates, and client-specific requirements
• Conduct quality checks before submitting drawings for engineering review or client approval
• Ensure drawings are properly labelled, dimensioned, annotated, and organised
• Maintain consistency across drawing sets and project documentation
• Ensure all revisions and changes are properly documented
• Follow established drafting procedures and quality assurance requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards, building codes, and hydraulic services requirements, including applicable Sydney Water requirements
• Liaise with Australian engineers, project managers, designers, and other relevant stakeholders
• Clarify drafting requirements, design changes, and technical specifications before finalising drawings
• Communicate drawing progress, outstanding information, and potential issues clearly
• Incorporate feedback and revisions from engineers and clients
• Coordinate with other drafting disciplines to ensure drawing consistency
• Follow up on missing information, technical clarifications, and outstanding design inputs
• Manage multiple drafting tasks and prioritise work according to project deadlines
• Take ownership of assigned drawings from initial review through final submission
• Maintain and organise CAD files, drawing libraries, templates, and project documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve drafting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
• Assist in maintaining standard drawing details and hydraulic drafting resources
• Support the development and improvement of drafting procedures and workflows
• Ensure drawings are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards
• Assist with reviewing project documentation and identifying opportunities for better coordination
• Continuously improve technical drafting skills and knowledge of Australian construction practices

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Revit

English fluency

Hydraulic services knowledge

Discipline coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

Fig Advisory seeks a highly organized Hydraulic Draftsman to support Australian clients from the Philippines. You will create accurate hydraulic drawings, layouts and documentation for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with Sydney Water requirements and building standards.

Collaboration with engineers and cross-discipline teams is essential. The role requires CAD proficiency, with AutoCAD and Revit experience, and strong English communication.