CAD Technician / Cadet
- Full-time
- State/Province: Queensland
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Business Line: Transportation
- Work Location Model: On-Site
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD
Company Description
“Being at the global number one engineering business means that the projects I work on are city-shaping: I feel part of creating the future of Australia!” – Tim Nuttall - Transport, QLD
Come grow with us.
At AECOM, we’re delivering some of the most significant transport infrastructure projects across Queensland and nationally. With a strong pipeline of highways work and continued investment across the region, our Brisbane team is growing and we’re looking for an experienced CAD Drafter to play a key role in what’s ahead.
If you enjoy working on complex road and infrastructure projects, collaborating with great people, and seeing your designs come to life, this is one worth a conversation.
Everyone belongs at AECOM
We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .
Job Description
Our Brisbane Highways team delivers a range of different projects working with local governments and highways authorities. We are currently engaged in a variety of large to mega projects as well as smaller more intricate projects – all offering a broad spectrum of opportunities. Being multi-disciplinary projects, great opportunities to broaden horizons and gain valued industry experience.
In this role, you will support the delivery of civil engineering design projects by contributing to the production of engineering drawings and documentation across small to major transport infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with designers and engineers, developing your technical skills while gaining exposure to industry-leading projects such as Caloundra Road, Nicklin Way Upgrade and Cross River Rail.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Produce and edit accurate 2D drawings and 3D models (plans, sections, details) to project standards.
- Set up and apply CAD templates, layers, styles, and naming conventions consistently.
- Interpret mark‑ups and design inputs from engineers and senior designers to develop coordinated drawings.
- Check and self‑review work for quality, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
- Maintain drawing registers and support controlled document release processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards, blocks, families, and libraries.
- Collaborate across disciplines to meet deadlines while managing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
About you
- Interest in gaining civil design knowledge through on the job experience;•Interest in 3D modelling and 2D drawing extraction
- Eager to learn through on the job experience and TAFE study.
- Enthusiastic and driven
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive:
- Associate Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering Drafting/Design.
- Proficiency or knowledge in AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of drafting conventions; exposure to Queensland requirements (e.g., TMR) is beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and version control.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to manage time effectively and deliver to schedule.
- Full working rights in Australia.
Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Volunteer and representation leave
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.