Civil Drafter
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Civil DrafterWe’re growing our team in Perth and are looking for an experienced Civil Drafter to help elevate our project delivery, strengthen our technical capability, and support our expanding workload across major infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys technical challenges, who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare civil drawings and documentation for transport infrastructure projects under the guidance of the Discipline Manager or Team Lead.
- Deliver accurate drafting outputs using AutoCAD, meeting agreed time, cost, and quality standards.
- Apply Australian Standards, client requirements, and industry practices in all work.
- Translate 3D model outputs (e.g., surfaces, alignments, quantities) into coordinated 2D documentation; exposure to 12d/OpenRoads is beneficial.
- Produce deliverables across road, rail, and port projects, including roadworks, pavements, drainage, interchanges, and associated infrastructure, considering staging and traffic management.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (structural, civil/track, electrical, utilities) to ensure integrated design outcomes.
- Identify and resolve technical issues, contribute to continuous improvement, and support high levels of client satisfaction.
- Collaborate effectively within the team, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative, and a balance of practicality and innovation.
Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma or Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil design/drafting within transport infrastructure (roads, rail, and/or ports), ideally in Western Australia.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of model-based design (e.g., 12d or similar) and ability to interpret 3D outputs into 2D documentation.
- Experience with 12d or OpenRoads is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong understanding of Australian Standards and infrastructure design practices.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Why Join KBR?
At KBR, our people are the heart of our success. We create an environment where you can flourish, feel valued, and focus on doing what you do best.
Our Purpose:
Together, we deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow. Our reputation for excellence is built on our people and our culture of caring, collaboration, learning, and trust. We partner seamlessly with our clients to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact on communities across Australia.
Our Values:
We Value Our People – We respect, trust, and empower our people to reach their full potential.
We Deliver – We are committed to excellence and accountability in everything we do.
We Are People of Integrity – We act ethically and responsibly, always.
We Empower – We encourage innovation and give our people the autonomy to succeed.
We Work Together – Collaboration is at the heart of our success as OneKBR.
Culture:
We’re a people company, great people doing great things. With the agility of a small firm and the capability of a global leader, we give our people autonomy, resources, and opportunities to grow in all directions.
Benefits:
Just some of our benefits include the following:
- Work on iconic road infrastructure projects
- Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- Career development and leadership pathways
- A collaborative, supportive team culture where your ideas matter
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