Senior Draftsperson

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world. 

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role:

General drafting as required to support Chief office manager and Construction Area manager

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Architecture
• White Card

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ of experience working in a similar role

Required Competencies:  

• Covering all disciplines of civil engineering structural & civil works.
• Demonstrating responsibility and initiative with an emphasis on teamwork and Co-Operation.
• Ability to work under high pressure while maintaining high standards of work.
• Having a realistic approach to problem solving.
• Have very good grasping for any new software and being user-friendly within a less period.
• Software knowledge in Autodesk product (Auto cad, Civil 3D), Revit and MS Office
• Versatile, quick learner who loves challenges and adapts well to new situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of Draftsmen
• Fully capable to operate with Autocad 2D & 3D, preparation in draft and final revision of civil/structural drawings ready for production. Computation of quantities.
• Strong knowledge of drafting standards
• Proficient and Revit
• Strong understanding of the building process, different construction methods, read drawings from multiple disciplines
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead the draftsmen team and explain to them the design parameters for preparation of drawings of both structures and civil jobs as per the design specification and assess and scrutinize the same.
• Coordinate with the Design team, architectural team, and MEP for the shop drawing preparation process.
• Prepare schedules based on the look ahead schedule for submission of shop drawings by in house drafting team and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with MEP engineers and BIM engineers to incorporate MEP services in shop drawings.
• Provide necessary guidance to the draftsmen for undertaking correction of drawings after validation with design data for finalization and approval.
• Share all drawings and design data with the client, consultants, and project team to incorporate their suggestions, finalization, and approval of drawings.
• Coordinate with the construction team to explain and to clarify the details for the correct implementation of various approved drawings.

   

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits.  This includes:

• Competitive Salary
• The FGJV Retention Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Qantas Club Membership discounts
• Professional Development

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles. 

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now. 

Project Overview: Snowy 2.0 Project Promotional Video - YouTube