Trainee Civil Draftperson

2 days ago

Newcastle, Australia Northrop Consulting Engineers Full time

Supportive company culture that realises potential
- Full time position based in Charlestown
- Rewarding role with huge development opportunities

**The Company**
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline engineering consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550 people across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

**The Role**
Our Newcastle office has an exciting opportunity for three Trainee Civil Drafters to join our team. You will be part of our Civil and Environmental Team working on flooding, stormwater, sewer and road designs on urban development projects.

Working with professional and experienced teams on local, exciting and prestigious projects, you will be provided with extensive on-the-job training and mentoring. You will develop skills in the latest discipline specific Engineering technologies and gain vast experience as part of our Trainee Draftsperson Program.

Successful applicants will complete engineering studies at TAFE, usually 1 day a week, as part of an industry recognised traineeship. The other 4 days will be based in the office. Along with an industry-competitive salary, all TAFE fees will be covered for your studies.

**What is Drafting and what does a Draftsperson do?**
A Draftsperson produces Engineering documents. Our drawings are used to tell a story about a building, site preparation, installation procedures, materials to use and products to install, all with the aim of allowing a builder to do his job and a client's visions to come to life.

If you have an interest in Drawing, Computers, 3D Documentation, Animation, Design, Engineering, Construction, Building, and telling a story through drawings then this type of work might be for you

If you have recently completed your School Certificate or HSC, or you have started your Drafting course at TAFE and have an interest in pursuing a career in drafting, your future could be at Northrop You will have access to many opportunities within Northrop and with our support, we will help you to develop your career.
- Computer literacy with a keen interest in technical drawing. Exposure to packages such as AutoCAD while not required, is highly desirable.
- The ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm along with a passion for the construction and engineering industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

**Applying**
- Northrop is _an
- equal opportunity employer._

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