Technical Officer/CAD Drafter - Structural - SMEC- Canberra

Technical Officer/CAD Drafter - Structural

SMEC- Canberra (Canberra Area, Australia)

Job Description

• Flexible and friendly working environment


• Excellent opportunity with SMEC's ACT Technical Services team


• Outstanding career prospects

About SMEC
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects


• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people


• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees


• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role
We are currently seeking a talented Technical Officer - Structural (CAD Drafter) to work closely with our other specialists to prepare construction level documentation based around civil infrastructure projects. The positioned will be based in SMEC's ACT office at Lyneham, Canberra.

With a minimum of 5 years civil infrastructure industry experience, you will play a key role in providing structural design outcomes for the ACT and Central Region businesses.

• Documentation of bridges with knowledge of RMS standards a preference


• Ability to adapt to other structural related documentation


• Enthusiasm to take on new CADD technologies


• A track record of achievement in a similar role from an engineering design consultancy

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Australian, New South Wales and/or ACT experience preferably with various road authorities


• Minimum qualifications of an Advanced Diploma of Engineering or approved equivalent from an accredited College

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts. We recommend that you submitt your application at your earliest convenience.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.