At a Glance
- Tasks: Create high-quality road infrastructure drafts and mentor junior drafters.
- Company: Join KBR, a global leader in infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, career development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership and growth.
- Why this job: Shape iconic projects and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in civil drafting with strong AutoCAD skills required.
The predicted salary is between 96300 - 117700 $ per year.
We're growing our Roads team in Perth and are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Drafter to help elevate our project delivery, strengthen our technical capability, and support our expanding workload across major MRWA and national road programs. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being a technical go-to, who thrives in a collaborative environment, and who wants to play a key role in shaping and developing a high-performing drafting team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality drafting outputs for road infrastructure projects within metropolitan and regional WA.
- Apply strong AutoCAD skills and support automation initiatives to drive efficiency and quality across the team.
- Produce drawings aligned with current drafting standards, particularly MRWA requirements.
- Work closely with engineers to deliver fast, reliable, accurate drawing packages with minimal supervision.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior drafters, helping develop capability and uplift drafting standards across the group.
- Support bids, resource planning, and workflow coordination as our portfolio continues to grow.
- Contribute to building a scalable drafting function, with future opportunities to step into leadership as the team expands.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven background in major road infrastructure projects.
- Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- 7+ years’ industry experience ideally across roads and civil infrastructure.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; experience in drafting automation highly regarded.
- MicroStation experience is a bonus but not essential.
- Solid understanding of MRWA or equivalent national road authority drafting standards.
- Proven experience delivering drawing packages for road projects in metro or regional WA.
- Enjoy mentoring others, championing quality, and continuously improving the way we deliver drafting.
Benefits:
- Work on iconic road infrastructure projects.
- Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance.
- Ability to purchase additional leave.
- Career development and leadership pathways.
- A collaborative, supportive team culture where your ideas matter.
Why Join KBR?
At KBR, our people are the heart of our success. We create an environment where you can flourish, feel valued, and focus on doing what you do best.
Our Purpose: Together, we deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow.
Our Values:
- We Value Our People – We respect, trust, and empower our people to reach their full potential.
- We Deliver – We are committed to excellence and accountability in everything we do.
- We Are People of Integrity – We act ethically and responsibly, always.
- We Empower – We encourage innovation and give our people the autonomy to succeed.
- We Work Together – Collaboration is at the heart of our success as OneKBR.
We're a people company—great people doing great things. With the agility of a small firm and the capability of a global leader, we give our people autonomy, resources, and opportunities to grow in all directions.
Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.
Senior Civil Drafter in Perth employer: kbr
KBR is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment for EUC Engineers in Australia. With a strong focus on employee growth, KBR offers comprehensive training programs and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology within government networks. The supportive culture fosters teamwork and ensures that every team member contributes to delivering reliable end-user services while enjoying a fulfilling career path.
