About SMEC

SMEC, a member of the SJ Group, is a global professional service that provides high quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects. We are ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence.

The Role

We are currently seeking an Associate Drafter – Dams & Hydropower to contribute to the development and production of project deliverables in our Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne office and assist on major projects across ANZ. With a minimum of 8 years of commercial experience in civil design, you will play a key role in providing top‑class design drawings to our clients. With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Able To Demonstrate

- Minimum 12 years in a similar role with civil design for infrastructure projects, ideally with dams and hydropower
- Proven 12D or Civil3D experience essential
- Ability to check structural drawings/designs
- Experience working on infrastructure projects including familiarity with local Australian standards

What We Offer





- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- Exposure to a diverse and ethical client base
- Mentorship from industry leaders
- Structured professional development programs and study support
- National and international career pathways
- Additional purchased leave and annual “Celebration Day” leave
- Generous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
- Wellbeing initiatives and support programs
- 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave
- Access to solid professional networks, role models, mentoring and sponsorship programs

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation.

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📌 Associate Drafter - Dams & Hydropower (Queensland)
🏢 SMEC (An SJ Group
📍 Queensland