CAD Lead (Drafting)

About the role

Our Transport team has delivered infrastructure design across State Government, municipal, and private sector which provides integrated transportation solutions that link communities and enhance urban and regional environments. Joining a growing team with an exciting future, you’ll play a role in maintaining our existing client base, exploring new opportunities and ensuring technical excellence from our Design team.

Reporting to the Transport Group Lead - Queensland, you will be leading our civil drafting team at office in South Brisbane and will have the opportunity to work on significant major infrastructure projects.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Undertake design and documentation with an advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of draftspersons to maintain technically high standard and techniques (DoT, council standards)
• Complete, review and validate design drawings and documentation with a high focus on quality
• Overseeing and facilitating knowledge sharing including mentoring junior team members
• Develop and implement training curriculums to support CAD technologies and provide learning support through coaching and sharing of knowledge.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Drafting or Engineering and/or relevant equivalent work experience including documentation for transport and civil infrastructure projects
• Experience in leading a team of civil drafters, managing project resourcing and quality of outputs and client deliverables.
• Extensive experience delivering a range of Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) projects, all in accordance with their specifications.
• Good understanding of Common Data Environments such as ACC and ProjectWise.
• Basic understanding of the ISO19650 – Essential not required
• Understanding of AutoCAD Macros and Scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
• Extensive experience in the operation of software design tools such as AutoCAD packages
• Basic knowledge in Civil 3D or 12D would be useful.
• Strong knowledge of local drafting standards including but not limited to; TMR, CoGC, CMB, BCC etc.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to solve problems utilising existing procedures.
• Strong client focus, high level of motivation and dedication and the ability to work well in a team environment.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture 

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online. 

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.