Drafter, Engineering, Urban Development

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia SMEC Full time $85,000 - $97,000

  • Global Engineering Consultancy, with great career opportunities

  • Work on major Urban Development and Infrastructure Projects

  • Opportunity to upskill and learn Civil 12D

  • Flexible working arrangements - hybrid model

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Drafter - Urban Development to contribute to the development and production of project deliverables in our Brisbane office. Successful candidates will work alongside a specialist team of engineers, designers, and drafters, to coordinate and take lead on project delivery across various civil projects.

Candidates will work on a variety of projects including:

  • Town centre main street upgrades

  • Solar farm designs

  • Design of construction camps for major infrastructure projects

  • Townhouse developments

  • Residential subdivisions (30 to 900 lots)

  • Town centre land and housing urban renewals

  • Master plan communities

  • Intersection road upgrades

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting and delivery of major civil projects using AutoCAD

  • Ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC

  • Delivering projects under strict timescales, whilst ensuring quality performance meets with SMEC objectives

  • Liaising with the engineering team, external stakeholders, and clients for project specifications and details

About You

  • Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent professional tertiary Civil Drafting qualification

  • Minimum 3 years Civil drafting experience

  • AutoCAD proficiency

  • Previous drafting experience of urban / land development projects

  • A proven understanding of Australian Standards and local regulations

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

Salary on offer for this role is $85,000 - $97,000 including superannuation

How to Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts.

Applications dates are 18th September th October 2025

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world

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