Senior CAD Technician

Senior CAD Technician

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

New

Highways

Asia Pacific Region

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Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Civil CAD Technician to join our Queensland CAD & Digital team, where you will be responsible for technical documentation across a range of civil infrastructure projects including roads, highways, rail, electrical, and geotechnical disciplines. You will play a key role in producing high-quality 2D documentation that supports multidisciplinary design delivery for government and private sector clients. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to landmark infrastructure projects while developing your expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

• Prepare accurate and high-quality civil documentation using AutoCAD and 12d across transport, development, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage your workload effectively, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs and adherence to drawing standards and processes.
• Liaise with engineers, designers, and project leads to ensure design intent and documentation aligns with client expectations.
• Participate in internal meetings, reviews, and CAD Skills Network activities to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of your career development and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Atleast 6–8 years of industry experience in civil infrastructure drafting, supported by a relevant qualification such as an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or a CAD Diploma. Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience in Infrastructure Drafting / Design with an emphasis on civil infrastructure in Australia, within a consulting business or government agency
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, 12d, and ProjectWise, with solid understanding of drafting standards, pen weights, line types, and document control.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and consistency in technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A proactive attitude toward learning new technologies and a desire to share knowledge and support others in their development.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the non-primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer (any leave taken at the time will be deducted from the total 16-week parental leave benefit).
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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