Civil Drafter

The Perth highways team is looking for a Highway Draftsman to contribute to major transport projects locally and nationally. The role involves working on a healthy pipeline of projects, with a supportive ANZ technical network that provides consistent project exposure. Location: On‑Site

Responsibilities

• Deliver highways design across transport infrastructure projects, including civil arrangements, geometric design (road, cycleway, footpath), signage, PUP and safety barriers
• Produce high‑quality drawings and models in line with RPDM, AustRoads and client standards
• Provide technical guidance and support to design team members, including mentoring and training on digital design tools and workflows
• Work under limited supervision to manage your own deliverables while contributing to broader project outcomes
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, supporting the integration and federation of design inputs across projects
• Contribute to design documentation and ensure outputs meet project specifications, quality standards and delivery timelines
• Support the use of BIM and digital engineering tools to enhance design coordination and project delivery

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience in highway or road infrastructure drafting, ideally across transport and civil infrastructure projects
• Solid skills in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, with exposure to MicroStation or OpenRoads viewed favourably
• Good understanding of highway geometry, road design principles and drafting standards, with the ability to work from engineering sketches, models and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work; experience with AustRoads, Main Roads WA or similar Australian standards is advantageous
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering Drafting, Engineering Design or a related field; exposure to BIM, 12D, OpenRoads Designer or construction documentation would also be beneficial

Benefits

• Continuous learning and growth—lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays—swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and commit to equity, diversity and inclusion within our workplace.