CAD Lead – VIC Rail, Maritime and FreightMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaJob DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can contribute to impactful, world-class projects and collaborate with leading professionals across the industry.
With access to global expertise, advanced technology, and a culture that values curiosity and diverse thinking, you will lead a high-performing drafting team and play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure projects across Victoria.This role sits within our Rail, Maritime and Freight team and will see you leading the rail drafting function across major VIC projectssuch as Suburban Rail Loop and Melbourne Airport Rail.
You will be accountable for technical quality, team performance and development, and continuous improvement, while supporting delivery outcomes for clients across transport and infrastructure.Working closely with the Digital Engineering Managers, Design Managers, Discipline Leads and Information Management teams, the CADteam leadprovides technical leadership and support to project teams, enabling efficient production and coordination of design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.What You'll DoAs the VIC CAD lead within our rail team, you will:Develop, implement and govern CAD standards, procedures, templates, workspaces and drawing production workflows across our projectsOversee the preparation, coordination, and issue of complex drawing packages, ensuring quality and consistency across all outputsAct as the technical authority for drafting, setting and maintaining standards, QA processes, and best practice proceduresPlan and allocate resources to meet project timelines,



budgets, and deliverablesProvide senior-level technical guidance and conduct detailed reviews of drawings and modelsWork closely with discipline leads,engineering leads and project managers to support integrated design deliveryDrive capability uplift through mentoring, coaching, and structured development of team membersSupport recruitment, workforce planning, and performance management within the teamCollaborate with our Global Capability Centres (GCC) in Bangalore and ManilaChampion Digital Engineering, including adoption of new tools, workflows, and innovation initiativesContribute to the continuous improvement of systems, standards, and delivery processesYou will be part of the VIC Rail leadership teamThis is a Melbourne-based role with hybrid working arrangements.About YouDiploma or Degree in Engineering, Design Technology, Drafting, Digital Engineering or a related discipline.Extensive experience as a Drafter, operating at Senior, Associate or Principal Technician or equivalent level – usually minimum of 10 years of experience within a large consultancy environment.Strong experience across multi-disciplinaryrail infrastructure projects in VIC, with deep understanding of VIC standards and experiencedrafting for Track, OHW,



Traction Power and CSR packages.Advanced proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads , OpenRail and ProjectWiseDemonstrated ability to lead quality assurance, standards development, and technical governanceStrong understanding of information management and project delivery processes.Effective communication, stakeholder management and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.Knowledge of BIM and Digital Engineering frameworks.Experience working within alliance or integrated project delivery environments.Familiarity with Autodesk Revit, Civil 3D and model coordination platforms.Key RelationshipsInternalRegional Executive – Rail, VIC & SA (reports to)CAD and Design Production Teamin VIC (leads)CAD and Design Production Team interstate and GCCDiscipline LeadsDesign ManagersDigital Engineering LeadsInformation Management TeamProject Controls and Quality TeamsExternalClient RepresentativesAlliance PartnersSubconsultantsSoftware VendorsImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
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📌 Cad Lead – Vic Rail, Maritime And Freight (Melbourne)
🏢 WSP
📍 Melbourne