Senior Drafter (Highways)

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We offer a broad range of professional services that combine to make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work.

We are truly global, and our 15,000 planners, designers, engineers and consultants around the world deliver innovative projects with creativity and passion.

About you

As a world leader in its field, Arup offers the full spectrum of civil engineering consulting services. We are seeking a talented Senior Drafter to join our Infrastructure Western Australian Highways team.  As a key member of the team, you will be involved in a broad range of skills relating to Main Roads WA drafting and design.  

To be successful in this role you will have:

•    Recognised relevant qualifications in Drafting or Engineering.
•    Relevant industry experience in Drafting within a consulting business environment.
•    Experience in the operation of software design tools including, AutoCAD or MicroStation packages.
•    Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies (including Chartered Status from the Institution of Engineers Australia).
•    Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments.
•    Effective written communication and report writing skills.

About the role

Bring your civil drafting technical expertise, natural problem solving ability and collaboration skills this exciting role! 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Drafter to work on various civil infrastructure design projects.  You will be involved activities such as drafting, training and support and maintaining CAD standards / technology within the group.

In this role you will:

•    Be responsible for the delivery and development of drafting activities in order to meet client requirements for the documentation of various civil infrastructure design projects.
•    Provide on-going training and support for the Highways group in the use of the latest version of AutoCAD and / or MicroStation.
•    Participate and contribute as a member of the CSN (CAD Skills Network), providing support and feedback to the Arup Australasia CAD users through CSN.  
•    Provide support for the Highways group in Infrastructure (and other groups as required), including taking responsibility for production of all drawing information using the latest version of CAD software (AutoCAD / MicroStation).
•    Provide new and innovative IT solutions to problems, ensuring the group keeps pace with new advancements in technology in the industry.
•    Develop and maintain CAD standards and IT procedures for the group
•    You will use a combination of standard and modified Drafting methods / techniques in order to solve problems including the use of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD). 

The people at Arup are driven to find a better way and to deliver better solutions for our clients.
We welcome applications from a diverse group of people, including those who are seeking flexible working, have accessibility needs, want to bring their whole selves to work, and can enrich our workforce with cultural diversity.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including a global profit share scheme, excellent staff benefits and long-term career development opportunities.
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