Junior Designer

About the role

Orion Consulting Engineers is seeking a motivated Junior Designer to join its Brisbane office. Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, you will contribute to high‑quality civil engineering documentation for a variety of land development and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil engineering drawings, plans and design documentation for development and infrastructure projects.
• Produce technical drawings for roads, lot grading, earthworks, stormwater drainage and associated civil infrastructure.
• Assist engineers with the preparation and modification of civil engineering designs and construction documentation.
• Interpret engineering specifications, survey information, standards and design requirements to create accurate technical plans.
• Prepare drawings suitable for Development Applications (DA), Operational Works (OPW) approvals and construction purposes.
• Utilise 12d Model, AutoCAD and Civil 3D software to prepare and revise engineering plans and drawings.
• Develop sketches, layouts, plans, sections, details and other documentation required for civil engineering projects.
• Assist in the preparation of quantities, schedules and supporting technical documentation.
• Maintain drawing registers and ensure project documentation is current and accurately controlled.
• Liaise with engineers, surveyors, consultants, clients and regulatory authorities regarding documentation requirements.
• Ensure all drawings and documentation comply with Australian Standards, local authority requirements and company quality procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates and technical processes.

Required profile

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Design, Engineering Drafting or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in civil engineering drafting and design.
• Demonstrated experience preparing civil engineering drawings and documentation for land development and infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of road design, earthworks, lot grading and stormwater drainage principles.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards and local authority design requirements.
• Excellent technical drafting, spatial awareness and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• 12d Model
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D