Junior Draftsperson

Paterson & Cooke Australia is seeking a driven Junior Draftsperson to join our leading engineering consulting firm in WA to obtain excellent industry exposure and specialist experience. This opportunity also comes paired with an attractive salary package and flexible work arrangements.

The successful candidate will be part of our drawing office's team and will be involved in a multitude of engineering projects for slurry and water pipeline transportation systems, backfill plants and slurry dewatering.

• Production of a variety of drawings/MTO/lists as well as 2D and 3D models across the following disciplines: mechanical, process, piping, civil, and structural, under regular supervision from their supervisors
• Development of drawings/models from engineers' sketches with regular input
• Undertake document control activities
• Assist with drawing office related PM tasks on projects
• Adhere to P&C + client policies, standards and guidelines
• Assist with clash detection of design models against as-built models, or other consultants'/clients' design models
• Assist with CAD coordination between internal departments
• Ensure all activities performed at work are carried out in compliance with common Workplace/Occupational Health & Safety protocols, including Company policies, and all relevant occupational health and safety laws and regulations

• Work Authorisation: Australia (Required).
• Formal training and/or qualification in Drafting, consistent with a Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting (or equivalent)
• 1+ Years work experience in mechanical/pipeline drafting (including 2D and 3D modelling for slurry, water, waste, mineral processing and/or oil & gas)
• Experience working with one or more of the following packages: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Plant 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenPlant
• Foundational to Intermediate computer literacy skills, including with MS Office package
• Foundational to Intermediate skills in one or more CAD software packages covering the entire workflow from setup and 2D/3D modelling to drawing/model production
• Foundational to Intermediate written/verbal communication skills
• Foundational to Intermediate attention to detail/organisational skills

• Acts with integrity and honesty
• Takes initiative and is self-motivated
• Communicates openly and respectfully
• Able to work well under pressure
• Good team player who can work well with others
• Committed to technical excellence and continuous learning
• Adequately follows instructions and guidelines

• Ability and willingness to travel when required
• Flexibility to work outside standard office hours when required
• Familiarity with the Australian Occupational Health & Safety regulations framework
• Willingness to comply with government mandated health directives, including vaccinations

In return Paterson & Cooke Australia offers a competitive annual salary for the position. In addition to the above-mentioned benefit, Paterson & Cooke Australia also offers its full-time employees generous paid parental leave and other extended leave entitlements, as well as access to performance-based bonuses and a unique P&C Employee Share Program – all designed to further encourage and reward them for their efforts.

P&C recognises the importance of employee training and runs an internal academy covering important aspects of the business from drafting and engineering, to contracts and project management.

At P&C, we are committed to fostering a work environment in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We try to engage individuals who align with our core values and who meet with the requirements for the different roles we are recruiting for. Accordingly, as part of our recruitment process, there may be a number of checks which may be required for you to demonstrate your suitability for any of these roles, including police/criminal background and other reference checks.

Paterson & Cooke is an international specialist engineering firm known for high quality work and for exceeding client expectations, often with innovative solutions. Our team enjoy the challenge of living up to this standard daily in a workplace that allows each employee to thrive. We encourage our people to embrace our core values and to take active part in helping us achieve our goals. With a global presence and operations focused on several engineering disciplines, we aim to support our local teams to learn, develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Subject Line: Application for Junior Draftsperson

• CV with references (max. 3 pages)
• A covering letter explaining why you are the right candidate for the job