Civil Drafter - Highways

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How you'll make a difference The Civil Drafter - Highways provides high-quality drafting and documentation support for highway and road infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing accurate drawings and models in accordance with agreed standards, assisting designers and engineers to deliver safe, compliant, and constructible transport outcomes. Prepare and update detailed 2D and 3D drawings for highway and road projects, including alignments, cross sections, pavement layouts, drainage, traffic layouts, and earthworks plans, ensuring all documentation is delivered to client and industry standards. Support engineers and designers with CAD model setup, reference file coordination, design development, quantity take-offs, and the preparation of project deliverables across multiple disciplines. Maintain a high standard of drafting quality through accurate documentation, consistent drawing presentation, document control, version management, and compliance with project and WHS requirements. Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other drafters to manage queries, incorporate feedback, and contribute to ongoing improvements in drafting processes, systems, and standards. The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. 2-5 years' experience in highway or road infrastructure drafting, ideally across transport and civil infrastructure projects. Solid skills in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, with exposure to MicroStation or OpenRoads viewed favourably depending on the project environment. Good understanding of highway geometry, road design principles, and drafting standards, with the ability to work from engineering sketches, models, and technical specifications. Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work. Experience working to AustRoads, Main Roads WA, or similar Australian standards is advantageous. Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering Drafting, Engineering Design, or a related field. Exposure to BIM, 12D, OpenRoads Designer, or construction documentation would also be beneficial. Why you'll love working with us Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Ready to push the limits of what's possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generation

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