With an exciting pipeline of work Dalton Consulting Engineers (DCE) are currently looking for a talented and experienced Senior CAD Draftsperson to join our growing firm in our Melbourne office.

Dalton Consulting Engineers (DCE) is a privately owned and passionately managed Civil Engineering Consultancy with a growing global footprint.

Specialising in three core areas of expertise; Urban Development, Urban Infrastructure and Sport, DCE has become one of the most recognisable firms in the provision of innovative civil engineering design and project management.

With a commitment to world's best practice, DCE is an industry leader in technological innovation and currently works with some of Australia's largest property developers, water authorities and sporting associations.

Some of our recent and ongoing projects include - Horizon 3023, Tarneit Logistics, Moonee Valley Racecourse Redevelopment, Caulfield Racecourse, Thompsons Road Relocations, Kororoit Creek Section 1 Wetlands, 535 Troups Road Truganina and more.

In addition to our work, we have also been recently recognised in the Top 101 employers in Australia for women having recently obtained Work180 Certification.

The Opportunity

DCE has an opportunity for a Senior CAD Draftsperson with demonstrable experience as outlined in the essential skills below.

The successful applicant will enjoy providing technical drawing support on a diverse portfolio of engineering projects.

Reporting to the CAD Manager you will assist the wider design group with the drafting of 12d design outputs and the creation of engineering plans to both authority and DCE presentation standards.

You will enjoy working collaboratively with the design engineers and undertake drawing revisions as required.

Leading from the front you will use your experience and initiative to oversee and develop junior drafters.

You will be an active participant in round table discussions promoting best practice and technical improvement. Ensuring the CAD teams continuous growth and development.

If this opportunity is a perfect fit for you then please do not hesitate to submit your application.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

With 4+ years' experience you will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Experience in the use of AutoCAD™ in a civil consulting environment (2D)
• Completed an AutoCAD™ Course
• Microsoft Office skills to an intermediate level
• A critical thinker who is detail oriented
• Motivated and a team player

This role is for someone who is passionate about drafting, the preparation of 2D CAD plans and is also keen to progress within our CAD team.

Why DCE?

At its heart, DCE is a people business. We work hard to provide an environment in which people can flourish and enjoy being part of the #TeamDCE culture.

DCE’s growing head office in Richmond provides a sustainable and modern office fitout with end of trip facilities (showers, lockers, bike racks etc.). The recently renovated communal breakout space offers a large kitchen, commercial coffee machine, table tennis table and stadium seating so you can relax with your colleagues and catch up on the latest sporting event or tv show.

Our Richmond head office is located riverside and within the Victoria Gardens precinct, an abundance of amenity is offered including cafes and restaurants, gymnasiums, parkland and Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre.

DCE offers genuine flexible working opportunities including but not limited to working from home, remote working, hybrid working or a staggered start/finish time.

• Some of the other benefits you can expect to enjoy whilst working at DCE are:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Engineers Australia Partnership for Chartership
• Engineering Development Program (Internal)
• Employee referral bonus
• Milestone celebrations
• Recognition program
• Seasonal in-office events
• Corporate Dental Program
• Monthly team building events
• Friday food and drinks
• Flu vaccinations and other Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• End of trip facilities