About the job
Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities
About SMEC
SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets.
Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender-equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines.
SMEC provides 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.
As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave.
We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
Infrastructure
At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships.
We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.
The Role
We're looking for an Experienced Drafter to join our Roads & Highways team in Townsville,



supporting the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across Australia.
In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality drafting and documentation outputs, ensuring alignment with SMEC and client standards while contributing to efficient, coordinated project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed 2D drawings for roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects
Deliver construction-level documentation in line with project requirements
Apply SMEC drafting standards, QA processes, and client specifications
Manage drawing outputs within project timelines and milestones
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design delivery
Maintain and manage data within Common Data Environments (e.g. ProjectWise or similar)
Undertake checking and review of drawings to ensure quality and accuracy
Support continuous improvement in digital delivery and drafting practices
About You
You're a capable and detail-oriented drafter with experience working on transport infrastructure projects, ideally within roads, highways, or broader civil infrastructure environments.
You bring:
3-7 years of demonstrated experience as a Drafter within roads, highways, civil, or infrastructure projects
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
Experience delivering detailed design and construction documentation
Understanding of drafting standards, QA processes, and model coordination
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
Experience working within digital delivery environments and across multidisciplinary teams will be highly regarded.
Familiarity with Austroads standards, road design documentation, and major transport infrastructure projects will be viewed favourably.
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