UDEC (Utilities, Design, Engineering, Construction) is an engineering consultancy, with specialist experience in utility engineering services. UDEC provides design and coordination engineering services to our Clients with a focus on the delivery of major water and transport infrastructure projects. Our personnel have provided professional, cost-effective services to some of the largest construction projects in Australia, that include; Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast regions.

UDEC has built up a reputation as an experienced and effective team with advanced capabilities, fulfilling the needs of our Clients, in the fields of major water and sewage, electricity, telecommunications and gas co-ordination / relocations.

About the Role

We are expanding our drafting capability in our Queensland / Victoria offices. UDEC is seeking an experienced Senior Drafter to produce construction-ready documentation for major infrastructure projects across Australia. The Senior Drafter acts as the gatekeeper for drafting quality, transforming engineering concepts into precise technical drawings. The Senior Drafter is responsible for overseeing drawing management on projects, contributing to continuous improvement of company CAD systems and mentoring junior drafting staff

This is a full-time position with UDEC based in our office reporting to the 12D / CADD Manager National.

UDEC is looking for a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in developing and broadening their skills and experience in the Public Utilities, Water and Wastewater Industry within an engineering company with a primary focus on major infrastructure projects across Australia.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Lead civil CAD delivery for complex infrastructure projects
- Effective utilisation of computer-aided design and drafting software applications applicable to utility infrastructure design
- Establish and maintain efficient CAD customization, templates,



XREF structure and drafting standards
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary drawing packages, managing digital delivery and data transfers
- Provide technical mentorship for junior and intermediate drafting staff to upskill the team in drafting efficiency and presentation
- Identify project scope and programme requirements to carry out the work, specific to each job being undertaken
- Develop and produce technical drawings as required by the Project Manager, Engineers, Designers using CAD, digital graphics and desktop publishing computer systems
- Conduct rigorous quality assurance reviews on all outgoing documentation before engineering sign-off
- Responsible for maintaining project programme delivery in accordance with project programme timeframes
- Adherence to UDEC Quality Management System project requirements including CAD requirements

What We Look For

- Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience in preparing drawings for civil infrastructure projects using 2D drafting software within an Australian Consultancy

- Software skills

- Advanced / expert level proficiency in AutoCAD (2D production and sheet set management)
- Proficient in the use of Synergy
- Software customization, script authoring etc.

- Qualifications

- Tertiary education in relevant discipline

- Technical Knowledge

- Strong understanding of CAD standards, civil drafting conventions, standard symbols and presentation guidelines across various Australian states
- Solid working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and State Government drafting requirements

- Delivery





- Proven track record of managing drawing registers and collaborating with digital engineering (BIM teams)

- Communication

- Excellent verbal and written skills
- High level verifiable discipline coordination skills and relationship management skills

- Additional features of the role (travel or physical requirements)

- Generally based at UDEC Brisbane or Melbourne office but may be required to work from dedicated Major Projects offices as required for project delivery.

Our People

Our people are our number one asset and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow.

UDEC personnel have worked together to build an industry reputation as a cohesive, experienced and effective team, valued for their contribution in delivering successful

projects to our clients and ensure that there is no compromise on the quality we deliver.

What We Offer

- A genuine career role for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Drafter looking to continue to develop their professional experience within the major infrastructure project environment;
- Clear career progression paths into design management or principal technical roles;
- Opportunity to work across a diverse range of challenging projects;
- Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements;
- An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience;
- Vibrant team culture with a dynamic and highly skilled team;
- Robust organisational values with a work/life balance; and
- Employee opportunities, training and career progression.

UDEC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Applications close Friday 21 August 2026 at 5pm (AEST).

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📌 Senior Drafter (Queensland)
🏢 UDEC
📍 Queensland