Flexible global organisation with exposure to international best practice engineering design Wide range of professional development opportunities Collaborate with our global team of experts in their field Be mentored by passionate industry and technical leaders About SMEC SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, the UK, Africa, and North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide. The Role We are seeking to engage a Cadet Drafter to join our Roads & Highways team on the Gold Coast, supporting the design and delivery of road and transport infrastructure projects across Queensland. This is an ideal opportunity for someone currently studying an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree who is looking to build practical drafting and design experience alongside experienced engineers and designers. You will gain exposure to real transport projects while developing your technical capability in CAD and associated design technologies. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of design and production drawings under supervision Support the development of drawings and documentation for road and transport infrastructure projects Work alongside engineers, designers and senior drafters to understand project requirements and resolve drafting tasks Assist with the production of construction-level documentation Undertake drawing checks and follow established print and issuing procedures Support document control and data management processes Develop proficiency in relevant CAD and Autodesk design technologies About You Currently enrolled in an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree relevant to civil engineering, drafting or design An interest in developing a career in civil infrastructure, roads and transport Willingness to learn CAD technologies, with an emphasis on the Autodesk suite of products Ability to interpret and carry out technical instructions Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work within a diverse and multidisciplinary environment A willingness to learn, ask questions and develop your technical capability Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities Full Australian working rights SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender-equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs. How To Apply To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

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