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Senior Civil Drafter - 12D

WSP Adelaide, South Australia Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Drafter (12D) to join our Water Utilities team in Adelaide. You will prepare high-quality civil drafting and design documentation using 12D and AutoCAD for major water infrastructure and utilities projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare high-quality civil drafting and design documentation using 12D and AutoCAD for major water infrastructure and utilities projects.
  • Deliver detailed design outputs including plans, profiles, cross-sections, earthworks models, and construction drawings.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle.
  • Support projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction documentation.
  • Review drafter outputs and provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Coordinate drawing production to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to WSP's quality standards.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of drafting standards, workflows, and digital engineering processes.
  • Liaise with clients, surveyors, and project stakeholders as required.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience as a Civil Drafter or Senior Civil Drafter, ideally within water, utilities, transport, or linear infrastructure projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in 12D and AutoCAD, with strong technical drafting and modelling capabilities.
  • Experience producing detailed civil documentation packages for infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of civil design principles, including earthworks, drainage, roads, pipelines, and utility infrastructure.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior drafters is highly regarded.
  • Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Design Drafting, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience working with water authorities or utility clients will be highly regarded.

Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration aligned to your experience and contribution.
  • A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
  • Access to leading water infrastructure projects across Australia.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
  • Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
  • Purpose-driven work that delivers lasting benefits to communities and the environment.
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
  • The option to purchase up to 8 additional weeks of leave each year.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with technical specialists across Australia and globally.
  • Participation in WSP's Employee Share Purchase Plan, becoming vested partners in our long-term success.

Skills

Required

  • 12D
  • AutoCAD
  • civil design
  • drafting
  • modelling

Nice to have

  • mentoring
  • technical guidance
  • water authorities
  • utility clients

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