CS - Civil Structural Drafter - ADL

Posted: 09/09/2025

Closing Date: 09/10/2025

Salary: $70, $77,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Adelaide

Job Category: Civil/Structural

About Us

GPA Engineering is a highly experienced, multidisciplinary engineering and management firm delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services for over 30 years. We develop, engineer and implement industrial scale projects across the oil & gas, defence, water treatment & distribution, mining & minerals, power generation & distribution, renewable energy and hydrogen sectors.

With a commitment to providing quality assurance and maintaining environmental integrity, our people are highly qualified and additionally possess expertise to advise on project and risk management. We are Australian-owned business with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Darwin, and Melbourne; supporting clients wherever they are located including rural or remote Australia, or overseas.

Our team is diverse, motivated and professional, aligning under our values of teamwork, integrity, quality, safety and sustainability. At GPA, we create an environment where everyone can be their best each day. Our supportive culture and natural leadership inspire growth, while our engaging and ever-evolving career pathways, provide opportunities to develop and succeed. We celebrate our journey by sharing stories and embracing moments of fun along the way.

About the Role

As a result of continuous company growth, GPA is seeking a highly motivated Civil / Structural Drafter who has completed, or is currently undertaking an Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting) or equivalent Advanced TAFE based Diploma.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking candidates with the following relevant skills and experience:

• at least 1 year prior trade or industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of, or experience using AutoCAD and/or Microstation 2D and 3D.
• Experience in other software including Civil 3D, Advance Steel, Revit, Plant 3D and/or Cadwork is not essential but highly regarded; 2D drawing deliverable development (plans, elevations, details etc.) and 3D modelling will be required for success in this position.
• Good communication skills and ability to work autonomously and within a team will be highly regarded.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment Australian police clearance.

What we offer:

GPA offers a great range of employee benefits including:

• Fair and attractive compensation package
• Structured career progression, company sponsored trainings and professional membership.
• Flexible working arrangements, Cultural leave swap days
• Health and Wellbeing Programs, Free and confidential EAP counselling and support service
• Generous paid parental leave, Employee referral program
• Social club, student engagements, charitable fundraising
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

At GPA Engineering, we are committed to creating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that an inclusive environment drives innovation, strengthens our team, and reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities—including (but not limited to) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodiversity, and those with disabilities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before 9th October 2025.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, you may email us at

Disclaimer to Recruitment Agencies:

Please be advised that GPA Engineering does not accept resumes submitted by third-party recruitment agencies. All job applications must be submitted directly by the candidate through our official career portal or via direct contact with our HR team. We will not be held liable for any fees or claims from recruitment agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.