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As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Specialising in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably, with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation.
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Job Description
How you'll make a difference
AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated
CAD / Drafting Lead
to support the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across New South Wales. This role will play a critical leadership function within the Highways design team, overseeing drafting quality, standards, digital delivery workflows, and leading and mentoring a team of drafters.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in civil/highways design documentation with demonstrated leadership and coordination skills, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with AECOM and client requirements.
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
10+ years of experience
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D / AutoCAD
Experience working in drafting teams on major infrastructure projects, desirably on major road infrastructure projects in NSW.




Strong understanding of Transport for NSW standards and Australian design practices
Ability to lead drafting teams both local and offshore
Additional Information
Why you'll love working with us
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
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.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment,



our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year ****. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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📌 Cad / Drafting Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Sydney