While water is the world's most precious resource, at Beca HunterH2O, our people are our most precious resource. We are passionate about what we do and the culture we have developed. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas, strategies and client solutions will be.
We are looking for an experienced Civil Designer/Drafter to join our current group of passionate engineers, designers and project managers.
This role can be based at either our Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne offices.
Responsibilities
Import & manipulate survey data
Produce detailed civil drawings/models including site layouts, earthworks, stormwater, below ground piping and road designs
Export bulk earthwork and material quantities
Collaborate with civil engineers to deliver plans for construction
Support project teams with documentation, revisions and coordination of drawings/models
Establish & maintain design templates and drawing standards
The roles can be offered on a permanent full or part time basis as we encourage our people to find an arrangement that works for them. This role can be based at either one of our offices: Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle or Brisbane.
About you
Requirements
Relevant TAFE qualifications, diploma, or degree in drafting, engineering, or design
Proficient with CAD and Autodesk Civil 3D
Experience in water and wastewater treatment and/or conveyance design
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Knowledge of safety in design, constructability, operational practices, and relevant Australian standards
Strong attention to detail
Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team
Mindset and behaviours
Safety‑first, risk‑based approach to all design delivery
Commitment to working safely within the company's HSEQ systems
Enthusiastic and motivated to learn from peers and senior team members
Willingness to travel occasionally as required
Benefits
A career with Beca will provide you with:Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagementBelonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective successParental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all gendersCareer Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation - work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potentialBeca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.Who is Beca?'Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. Our four values - partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care - sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we workHealth insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleParental leave
Additional Information
Beca HunterH2O
Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water business of one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, Beca.
We are a formidable team of 300+ water specialists, passionate about healthy and sustainable communities wherever we work. Using our deep knowledge and broader capability, we collaborate with our clients through city and regional offices operating in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Tamworth, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Combining the capability of our expert water specialists with access to more than 4000 multi-disciplinary specialists we can bring the best of Beca to our clients. With our purpose - to make everyday better, and our four values - partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care - sitting at the heart of everything we do, we can truly realise our vision of 'Creative people together transforming our world'.
Beca · Newcastle, Australia