Company Overview: Waternish Engineering is an Adelaide-based business with over 25 years of experience in the national water sector. We provide our clients with innovative design and construction solutions for their water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including civil, structural, process, and mechanical disciplines.

Waternish Engineering has developed a reputation for its dynamic, client-focused professionalism and quality engineering solutions, working with clients from project conception through to completion.

About the Position: We are seeking an experienced and talented Design Drafter to join our engineering team at our head office in Lonsdale in a full time role. As a Design Drafter within the Water Sector, you will play a vital role in supporting engineering projects by creating accurate and detailed technical drawings and documentation. Your focus will be on preparing plans, layouts, and designs related to water infrastructure, treatment facilities, distribution systems, and other water-related projects, including civil components.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Drawing and Design: Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to prepare 2D and 3D technical drawings and models for water infrastructure projects. Interpret engineering designs, sketches, and specifications to create detailed drawings for construction and implementation. Develop layout plans, elevations, sections, and other visual representations of water systems and structures

Documentation and Records: Maintain accurate and organised project documentation, including drawings, calculations, and revisions. Update and manage drawing libraries, ensuring the latest versions are readily accessible to the engineering team

Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into precise technical drawings. Communicate with project managers and design teams to ensure timely completion of drafting tasks

Quality Assurance: Review and verify engineering drawings to ensure compliance with design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Perform quality checks on drawings to identify errors or inconsistencies and make necessary corrections

Design Improvements and Innovations: Suggest design improvements and enhancements to optimise water infrastructure systems, considering efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Stay updated with the latest design and drafting technologies and incorporate best practices into the drafting process

Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure that all design drafts adhere to health and safety standards, minimising potential risks during construction and operation

Essential Criteria:

At least 5 years of working experience in Design Drafting. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor is preferred however we will consider candidates with strong 2D skills in AutoCAD, particularly civil drafting who are willing to develop their skills in Inventor.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field. Additional relevant certifications are advantageous

Experience in designing industrial infrastructure, particularly in the water sector, including mechanical equipment layout, piping design, access platforms and civil components

Strong understanding of engineering principles and concepts related to water infrastructure and systems

Knowledge of industry standards and regulations governing water sector projects

Attention to detail and accuracy in creating and reviewing technical drawings

Effective communication skills to collaborate with engineers and project stakeholders

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple drafting tasks simultaneously

Opportunities: This is a sought-after opportunity to join Waternish and our established team of engineers and designers. You will be rewarded with remuneration commensurate to your experience, with significant opportunities to grow and diversify your skill set amongst a supportive team of water industry professionals

We pride ourselves on our agility and are constantly looking at new technologies to expand our service offering, such as our in-house 3D laser scanning capability which complements the ever-growing opportunities in the augmented and virtual reality space

Compensation: The position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with relevant skills and experience, with an annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000

How to Apply: Waternish Engineering appreciates the diversity of its people and promotes an inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply for this role.

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Join Australia's leading expert in the design and construction of innovative water infrastructure and be part of a friendly team with long-term employment and career opportunities.