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Rail & Metro Cadet Drafter: Learn CAD & Civil Infrastructure


Company : SMEC (an SJ Group company)


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2026-05-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Flexible global organisation with exposure to international best practice engineering designWide range of professional development opportunitiesCollaborate with our global team of experts in their fieldBe mentored by passionate industry and technical leadersFlexible global organisation with exposure to international best practice engineering designWide range of professional development opportunitiesCollaborate with our global team of experts in their fieldBe mentored by passionate industry and technical leadersCreate futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ GroupAbout SMECSMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, the UK, Africa, and North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.The RoleWe are seeking to engage a Cadet Drafter to join our Rail & Metro team in Sydney to contribute to the development and production of some of the largest rail infrastructure projects across New South Wales.Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting in the preparation of schematic and production drawings under supervisionPerforming general office duties under supervisionAssisting more senior drafters with the analysis of tasks and problemsProduction of construction-level documentationCheck print proceduresIssuing proceduresVault data management processesAbout YouEnrolment in an Advanced Diploma or Associate DegreeWillingness to learn Civil Infrastructure and CAD technologiesWillingness to learn CAD technologies, with emphasis on the Autodesk suite of productsAbility to interpret and carry out instructionsEffective communication and interpersonal skills to work within a diverse and multidisciplinary environmentAbility to adapt to changing situationsFull working rightsIn 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 ApplyTo apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts.All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! #J-18808-Ljbffr