Hydraulic Draftsman - URGENT (AU Operations)
Ramos Garcia and Associates Pty Ltd
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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
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Job description
Fig Advisory | Onsite – Philippines | Full-Time | AU Shift
Fig Advisory has officially been recognised as one of the GPTW 2026 Best Companies in the Philippines. We are building a high-performance team and looking for skilled, technically proficient, and detail-oriented professionals who want to grow with us.
We are looking for a highly organised and technically skilled Hydraulic Draftsman to support our Australian clients with the preparation of accurate hydraulic drawings, technical documentation, and detailed construction plans.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of hydraulic services, plumbing systems, technical drafting, and construction documentation. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, proficient in CAD software, and capable of interpreting engineering designs and translating them into accurate, coordinated drawings.
Experience working with Sydney Water projects, standards, or requirements is highly preferred, particularly for candidates with a background in Australian hydraulic infrastructure and water services documentation.
At Fig Advisory, our Draftsmen become an extension of our clients' businesses, helping them deliver quality engineering documentation, support project coordination, and ensure that hydraulic designs are accurately represented throughout the construction process.
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
Experience as a Hydraulic Draftsman, Hydraulic Drafter, Plumbing Draftsman, Building Services Draftsman, or similar role
Background in hydraulic engineering, plumbing, building services, construction, or a 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
We value people who demonstrate:
Hunger – Proactively seeks solutions, continuously develops technical skills, and looks for ways to improve drafting accuracy and efficiency
Discipline – Maintains accurate drawings, organised documentation, consistent drafting standards, and attention to technical details
Ownership – Takes accountability for assigned drawings, follows through on commitments, and ensures deliverables are completed accurately and on time
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Free Lunch
13th-month pay
Government-mandated benefits
Leave credits
Growth-focused and supportive work environment
Great Place to Work Certified
Best Workplaces Philippines 2026
Real office, real infrastructure, real team
Work directly with Australian businesses and engineering professionals
Gain exposure to Australian hydraulic services and construction projects
Develop technical expertise in Australian building services drafting standards
Career growth opportunities in Hydraulic Drafting, Building Services Design, Engineering Documentation, and Construction Operations
We are not a BPO or temp agency. We become an extension of our clients' businesses—and we look for people who operate with the same level of ownership, reliability, accuracy, and professionalism.
Important: This is a full-time, onsite position in the Philippines working on an Australian shift. Work-from-home arrangements are not available.
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