Senior Drafter - Roads & Highways

About the role

SMEC, a global engineering consultancy, is looking for a Senior Drafter to join its Roads & Highways team in Newcastle or Sydney. The role supports the delivery of complex transport infrastructure projects across Australia by producing high-quality drafting and design documentation that meets SMEC and client standards, working closely with engineers, designers and multidisciplinary project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for roads and highways infrastructure projects
• Deliver detailed design and construction-level documentation in line with project requirements
• Apply SMEC drafting standards, QA processes and client specifications
• Check and review drawings and documentation to ensure quality and accuracy
• Manage drawing and model outputs across project timelines and milestones
• Coordinate with engineers, designers and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated design delivery
• Maintain and manage project data in Common Data Environments such as ProjectWise or similar
• Provide technical drafting guidance and support to less experienced team members
• Contribute to continuous improvement in digital delivery, drafting standards and workflows

Required profile

• 8-12 years of demonstrated drafting experience in roads, highways, civil or transport infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering detailed design and construction documentation
• Understanding of drafting standards, QA processes and model coordination
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to guide less experienced drafters
• Digital delivery and multidisciplinary transport project experience highly regarded

Required skills

• Proficiency in drafting and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
• Experience checking drawings and supporting the quality of drafting outputs

Applications are submitted online through the SMEC careers site; the role does not require agency input.