CAD Technician

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a CAD Technician to join our Sydney or Brisbane office. As part of the CAD Group, the CAD Technician will assist with the planning and design of coastal and maritime infrastructure, including port infrastructure, recreation maritime infrastructure, marinas, coastal engineering works, waterfront development and environmental projects

Moffatt & Nichol is a global engineering consultancy that operates within the maritime, water and transport sectors, with a focus on innovative and practical solutions. In Australia, Moffatt & Nichol has offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, serving clients in both the public and private sectors.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol's commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Transform initial design sketches and mark-ups into finished working documents
• Draft detailed drawings of maritime and coastal engineering structures
• Compute volumes of excavations and fill for dredging and earthmoving projects
• Assist designers and engineers with preparation of engineering drawing packages
• Assist engineers with fieldworks, site inspections and data collection

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Certificate IV or Diploma Engineering Drafting or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Up to 2 years of related experience
• AutoCAD and/or Civil3D (essential)
• Understanding and application of CAD standards
• Good numeracy, geometry and computer skills

Preferred education and experience

• Revit proficiency is desirable
• GIS (QGIS or ArcGIS) proficiency is desirable
• Knowledge of material properties
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.