CAD Technician (Civil Engineering Draftsperson)

About the role

Geosyntec Mining (formerly Red Earth Engineering), a specialist engineering consultancy in mine waste, tailings, geotechnical engineering and geosynthetic containment, is looking for a CAD Technician (Civil Engineering Draftsperson) to join its Perth team. The role supports a strong and growing project pipeline by producing the engineering drawings used in reports, specifications, proposals, presentations and marketing materials.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, edit and finalise technical drawings
• Operate a CAD computer with the right hardware and software to produce final drawings
• Transfer information from engineering drawings to final CAD drawings using the correct symbols and drafting standards
• Analyse sketches, notes and other input to choose the best way to complete drawings
• Copy detailed plans and drawings and carry out non-routine complex drafting tasks
• Use plotters, printers, scanners and other input/output devices
• Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format and grammar
• Take part in the CAD Action Group, supporting and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiency
• Carry out other technical services as required

Required profile

• Associate's degree or advanced diploma in CAD drafting, or completion of an accredited high school plus at least one year of professional CAD drafting experience, or equivalent training
• Knowledge of civil engineering basics such as sheet organisation, topographical data, scales and coordinate systems is preferred

Required skills

• Autodesk AutoCAD, including annotation styles, multileaders, MTEXT, dimensions, sheet sets, paper space/model space, XREFs, layers, dynamic blocks and tool palettes; passing the AutoCAD Certified Professional exam within the last three years is encouraged
• Basic knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF and Windows File Explorer