Civil Engineering Draftsperson

NQ Water Solutions Pty Ltd t/a Think Water Mareeba

Civil Engineering Draftsperson

Mareeba, QLD 4880 Full-Time Permanent Employment

$88,000 per year plus superannuation

Welcome to Think Water Mareeba!

Think Water Mareeba provides irrigation and water reticulation solutions for horticultural, viticultural, turf, commercial and rural-residential clients across Far North Queensland. Our team works with clients, suppliers and installation crews to deliver practical water management systems.

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Draftsperson for a full-time, permanent role. As our Civil Engineering Draftsperson (Irrigation Design), you will turn client briefs, survey data and hydraulic requirements into accurate drawings and technical documentation for irrigation and water reticulation projects.

About the Role

CAD drafting and technical documentation account for approximately 70% of the role. You will prepare irrigation layouts, pipework and fabrication details, pump station and manifold drawings, bills of material, tender documentation and as-constructed drawing sets.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will also undertake irrigation design work, accounting for approximately 30% of the role, under their direction and subject to their review and sign-off. The position is based in Mareeba, with 40 ordinary hours per week, site visits and flexibility for occasional weekend work and overnight travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed CAD plans, layouts and schematics for irrigation and water reticulation systems, including pipelines, valves, hydrants, filtration, fertigation and controls.
• Produce steel and PVC pipework details, manifolds, pump station assemblies and fabrication drawings for workshop and site construction.
• Prepare structural and building detail drawings for associated works, including pump sheds, tank stands, pads and enclosures.
• Convert survey data, contour and cadastral plans, aerial imagery and client sketches into accurate scaled site plans and terrain models.
• Prepare hydraulic calculation sheets, friction-loss tables, flow and pressure schedules and system performance summaries.
• Compile bills of material, equipment schedules and quantity take-offs for quotations, procurement and installation.
• Prepare tender drawings, specifications and supporting documentation for commercial and government submissions.
• Produce as-constructed drawings and revision sets, maintain drawing registers and apply accurate document and version control.
• Maintain CAD libraries, templates, symbols and drawing standards, ensuring documentation meets relevant Australian Standards and authority requirements.
• Develop irrigation layouts, select components and perform hydraulic analysis under the General Manager's direction, submitting designs for approval before release.
• Assess design options and system upgrades with reference to crop needs, soils, topography, water quality, available flow and pressure.
• Attend sites to capture dimensions, levels, infrastructure and water supply data, and verify installation variations for final drawings.
• Coordinate technical requirements with clients, contractors, suppliers and installation crews, and communicate project progress and drawing details clearly.
• Prepare quotations and cost estimates, process project orders and maintain accurate job, stock and supporting commercial records.
• Follow company policies and workplace health and safety procedures, including completing relevant site safety documentation.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary of $88,000 per year plus superannuation, with an annual base salary review.
• Full-time, permanent employment within a small team in Mareeba, Far North Queensland.
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided for work use.
• Structured training and support toward Irrigation Australia Ltd Certified Irrigation Designer accreditation or an agreed equivalent.
• Varied projects, site-based learning and support with local products, drawing standards and Australian requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent qualification in drafting, computer-aided design or a closely related technical discipline; alternatively, at least three years of directly relevant drafting experience in place of a qualification.
• At least five years of similar environment CAD drafting experience producing working, detail and tender drawings in a technical or engineering environment.
• At least three years of drafting and design experience in irrigation or water reticulation systems.
• Completed recognised irrigation design training through SABI, Irrigation Australia Ltd or an equivalent industry programme.
• Demonstrated experience preparing bills of material and tender documentation and coordinating multiple projects with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Current Class C driver licence or an overseas equivalent convertible to a Queensland licence.
• Certified Irrigation Designer accreditation is desirable, with willingness to work toward accreditation required. A White Card is desirable and may be obtained on commencement.
• Experience in agricultural or horticultural irrigation, tropical or subtropical production systems, architectural drafting, quotations or project administration is desirable.

Skills

• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency, including layers, blocks, external references, dimensioning and plotting to scale.
• Working proficiency in IrriCAD or equivalent irrigation design software.
• Proficiency in ModelMaker, Civil 3D or equivalent terrain and contour modelling software.
• Ability to interpret survey data, contour and cadastral plans, aerial imagery and engineering drawings, and produce detailed pipework and fabrication drawings.
• Competence in hydraulic calculations covering friction loss, head, flow and pressure, including manual verification of software results.
• Sound knowledge of drip, micro-spray, sprinkler, solid set, travelling irrigator and centre pivot systems.
• Accurate quantity take-offs, technical documentation and document control, with strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal English, interpersonal and customer service skills, and confidence explaining technical information.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team, manage competing deadlines and use Microsoft Office and business or ERP systems.
• Sound workplace health and safety knowledge, adaptability and willingness to travel, undertake training and work flexible hours when required.

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant drafting and irrigation experience through the application link for this advertisement.

$88,000 per year plus superannuation