Drafter / Estimator
- Students welcomed to apply, Entry role for newly completed.
Location:
Wollongong NSW Commitment: 10-16 hours per week, if a student we are highly flexible around your university timetable. Position Type: Casual / Student Cadetship / Entry
About the Role
Are you a structural engineering or construction student looking for a steady casual role where you can run your own function? Are you newly qualified and looking for entry role to learn and grow? We are looking for a capable Drafter / Estimator to own our internal drafting and estimating workflow. Unlike traditional internships where you just shadow a senior engineer, you will be our dedicated internal person for drafting and take-offs. This is a fantastic opportunity to take real ownership of your work, build autonomy, and gain practical industry experience that will set your resume far ahead of your peers.
Key Responsibilities
• Internal Drafting: Take our project concepts and markups to create clean, accurate structural drawings and details using CAD software.
• Material Estimating: Conduct complete material take-offs (steel and aluminum) and prepare clear cost estimates for our ongoing projects.
• Workflow Management: Manage your own project pipeline to ensure drawings and estimates are completed on time.
• Team Liaison:
Collaborate directly with our project team to clarify requirements and update project files. What We Are Looking For
• Current Student: Enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural), Construction Management, or an Advanced Diploma in Drafting highly considered.
• Independent CAD
Skills:
Confident basic exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software. You should be comfortable starting and modifying drawings independently.
• Reliable Attention to Detail: High accuracy when reading plans, scaling dimensions, and calculating material quantities.
• Self-Motivated: Comfortable working independently and managing your own time to meet project deadlines.
What We Offer
• Autonomy & Ownership: You won't just be doing basic data entry; you will be running our internal drafting and estimating desk.
• Complete Flexibility: We completely support your studies. We will easily scale your hours down during exam blocks and peak university weeks.
• Outstanding Workspace: A relaxed, supportive team environment with modern tools and software setup.
How to Apply
Please submit your Resume along with a quick email or Cover Letter letting us know your current university year or completion date and your availability across the week to [
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected]).
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