civil drafter

Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews

Company Culture that Realises Potential | Inclusive and Rewarding Culture

Guaranteed career development and varied scope of civil projects

The Company

Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned; multi-discipline 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 500+ team members across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We have a strong values-based culture of realising potential which means developing and empowering our people to be leaders and agents of positive change for the community, our people, projects and clients.

The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors including age care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential

The impact you'll have.

Our Civil and Environmental Engineering team in Newcastle is continuing to experience growth and as a result we are seeking an experienced civil drafter with experience across land development, built form and road networks. This position presents an opportunity for career growth and increased responsibility, where you will play a key role in various landmark urban renewal projects, as well as greenfield and infill land development projects.

Our team delivers various types of technically challenging projects across NSW, focusing mainly within the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney regions. As part of our growing team, your technical skills will be developed alongside your ability to effectively manage and communicate project requirements.

What we're looking for?

We are looking for someone who wants to take control of their career and provide pathways for their team to operate successfully and achieve their career goals.

In order to be successful in this role, you will also need to possess:

Proven experience as a civil drafter within Engineering Consultancies, with a minimum of 3-6 years' experience.

Experience within the Built environment. or land development.

Attending site reviews in person with clients.

Relevant Tertiary Qualifications.

The ability to manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously.

Understanding of local and state government regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements.

Essential to have experience with AutoCAD.

Experience with Civil 3D or 12D Model is highly desirable.

Excellent communication skills – able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly in managing external consultants.

Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.

Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional group

Design and delivery of hydrological and hydraulic (flood) reports.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects where you will take the lead on the design package of flooding elements.

Technical review of hydrological and hydraulic models, resolve flood modelling issues that arise and provide solutions in a timely manner.

Act as a mentor to junior members of the flooding team, providing guidance, training and feedback where necessary.

What does working at Northrop look like to you?

At Northrop we are proud of our collaborative working environment. We are a people business and by joining Northrop you'll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community.

Northrop recognises that a talented and diverse workforce is fundamental to building a commercially strong and client focused organisation so candidates who can contribute to our workforce are encouraged to apply.

At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture.

We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.

Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.

Flexible working hours.

Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).

Salary income protection insurance.

Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.

We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

Proven experience within engineering consultancies.

Experience within the built environment.

Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Civil or Environmental Engineering.

Proven experience using TUFLOW (1D, 2D, Combined) and hydrological models (e.g. RAFTS, RORB, WBNM) is essential.

Proven experience using GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS is essential.

Experience in 12D / Civil 3D and AutoCAD packages is desirable, although not essential.

Experience in DRAINS and XP-STORM modelling is desirable, although not essential.

Working knowledge ARR2019 guidelines and Flood Risk Management Manual

CPENG and / or RPEQ is desirable, although not essential.

Understanding of local and state government regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements (e.g. Ministerial Directions / LEP / DCP / SEPP)

The ability to manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously.

Excellent communication and report writing skills - able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly in managing external consultants.

Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.

Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional group.

Management experience preferred but not essential

What does working at Northrop look like for you?

What does working at Northrop look like to you?

At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you: Flexible working hours, hybrid work environment etc.

Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.

Free EAP, Health and Wellbeing seminars.

Alternative public holidays.

Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).

Salary income protection insurance.

Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.

We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.

Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.

Flexible working hours.

Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).

Salary income protection insurance.

Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.

Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.

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