About Alphazeta

Alphazeta Group is a Perth based locally owned 28 strong multi-disciplinary infrastructure and building services consultancy. Alphazeta Group provides Client focused engineering services design, management and advisory services both locally and nationally.

Alphazeta Group has a broad range of project and Client types at any one time ranging from greenfield to brownfield, Developers to Asset Managers and Government to Private. This diversity provides stable growth and continued workflow via application of our base philosophies.

You will be based in our Perth CBD office, easily accessed via public transport with access to End of Trip Facilities and gym. Alphazeta has a collaborative and inclusive culture, with regular team social events that help build strong connections.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Civil Infrastructure and Fire Systems Design Drafter with local and national project experience to join and contribute to our growing team in delivering a wide range of projects with and for our clients.

The role will require you to communicate clearly and concisely to a broad range of audiences, have an understanding of industry trends, have the ability to interpret and apply standards, codes and local regulatory authority requirements, be a team player with a positive attitude and be delivery focused to ensure repeat business and sustainable growth.

The role will require occasional travel to and from sites autonomously or with Alphazeta team members.

Opportunity

Alphazeta is progressive, agile and open with career development and progression and are prepared to invest in our staffs' careers to assist in achieving their professional aspirations.

You must be an Australian Citizen/Resident or New Zealand Citizen currently working in Australia as a Civil Infrastructure and Fire Systems Design Drafter to be considered for this role.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Carrying out tasks as required by your job position and as directed by management.

Creation of BIM Models

Creation and continual development of templates and families in Revit Software

Drawing set up and background updates for new and current projects

Management of drafting standards including organisation of drafting review checks with team members

Provision of clash detection reviews and reports and management of clash rectification with team

Manage and control the main company BIM templates and drafting standards

Provide training and mentoring to junior staff on BIM

Project inception reviews advising on BIM output and delivery to meet project scope and requirements

Develop and implement new business processes to streamline daily operations

Undertaking basic Fire Protection Services design and calculations for:

Hydrant mains and coverage check

Hose reel coverage checks

Sprinkler spacings and layouts

Wet and Dry Fire protection services

Fire Water Tank Sizing calculations

Fire Pump Calculations

Fire Extinguisher design

Interpret and apply Clients and Stakeholders Fire Protection services requirements and design guidelines

Communicate with Senior and Intermediate Fire Protection Services Engineers to interpret their high-level concept designs and reverse briefs

Undertaking basic Civil Services Infrastructure design and calculations for:

Site stormwater collection, disposal and sizing

Site water mains distribution and sizing

Site sewer collection, disposal and sizing

Undertake coordination with external and internal design team members, built forms and ground types

Interpreting local regulatory authorities DFES and Water Corporation of Western Australia requirements

Undertake continuous learning and familiarisation with Australian Standards, National Construction Code etc. to assist with delivering quality outcomes to our clients in the form of detailed documentation and efficient technical solutions

Contributing to delivery and development of documentation, processes and administrative functions

Working with other team members and/or autonomously to provide deliverables and outcomes to meet project and company deadlines.

Adhering to the Company’s policies, values and strategies.

Prepare detailed wet fire protection drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit

Interpret and implement civil and fire system design requirements from engineering plans and specifications

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate fire systems into broader building services designs.

Assist in preparing documentation for design certification and approval submissions

Maintain accurate and up-to-date drawing records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Participate in design reviews and provide technical input where required

Key Skills

Essential:

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team

Proven ability to exercise initiative and judgement

Excellent time management skills and attention to detail

Degree qualified in Civil or Building Services Engineering

Desirable:

2+ years’ experience in a similar role within the Building Services Engineering sector

2+ years’ experience using BIM Software (Revit – highly desirable)

Employer questions - Optional

Your application must include responses to the following questions:

Are you an Australian or New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident in Australia/Currently Applying for Permanent Residency in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Civil Infrastructure and Fire Systems Design Drafting role applying Australian/New Zealand Standards and National Construction Code of Australia?

What is your level of AutoCAD and Revit experience?