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Come grow with us.
At AECOM, we’re delivering some of the most significant transport infrastructure projects across Queensland and nationally. With a strong pipeline of highways work and continued investment across the region, our Brisbane team is growing and we’re looking for an experienced CAD Drafter to play a key role in what’s ahead.
If you enjoy working on complex road and infrastructure projects, collaborating with great people, and seeing your designs come to life, this is one worth a conversation.
Everyone belongs at AECOM
We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .
Our Brisbane highways team is in a strong position, delivering major transport projects locally while continuing to secure new work nationally. There’s real momentum, a healthy forward pipeline and the support of a broader ANZ technical network so you’ll have consistent project exposure and the backing to do your best work.
How you’ll make a difference
- Deliver highways design across transport infrastructure projects, including civil arrangements, geometric design (road, cycleway, footpath), signage, PUP and safety barriers
- Produce high-quality drawings and models using in line with RPDM, Austroads and client standards
- Provide technical guidance and support to design team members, including mentoring and training on digital design tools and workflows
- Work under limited supervision to manage your own deliverables while contributing to broader project outcomes
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, supporting the integration and federation of design inputs across projects
- Contribute to design documentation and ensure outputs meet project specifications, quality standards and delivery timelines
- Support the use of BIM and digital engineering tools to enhance design coordination and project delivery
The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
- Civil Engineering Associate Degree (or equivalent)
- 7+ years’ experience in highways design within TMR, local government or comparable interstate/international environments
- Strong experience delivering transport infrastructure design, including civil arrangements, geometric design (road, cycleway, footpath), signage, PUP and safety barriers
- Proven capability using for highways design in line with RPDM, Austroads or equivalent standards
- Experience producing high-quality CAD drawings and design documentation for project delivery
- Exposure to tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Navisworks or Revizto (desirable)
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating design inputs
- Strong understanding of design standards, quality requirements and project delivery timeframes
Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Volunteer and representation leave
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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