Senior CAD Drafter

Come grow with us.

At AECOM, we're delivering some of the most significant transport infrastructure projects across New Zealand and Australia. With a strong pipeline of highways work and continued investment across the region, our Auckland team is growing and we're looking for an experienced Senior CAD Drafter to play a key role in what's ahead.

If you enjoy working on complex transport and infrastructure projects, collaborating with great people, and seeing your designs come to life, this is one worth a conversation.

Job Description

Our ANZ transportation team is in a strong position, delivering major transport infrastructure projects across New Zealand while continuing to secure new work throughout the ANZ region. There's real momentum, a healthy forward pipeline and the support of a broader technical network, giving you consistent project exposure and the backing to do your best work.

How you'll make a difference

• Deliver transport infrastructure design and drafting across major projects, including civil arrangements, geometric design, road corridors, active transport infrastructure, utilities coordination and associated transport assets.
• Produce high-quality drawings and digital models in accordance with NZTA, client and project standards.
• Develop and manage CAD and BIM deliverables to support project design and delivery requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, including mentoring on digital design tools, drafting standards and workflows.
• Work under limited supervision to manage your own deliverables while contributing to broader project outcomes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, supporting the integration and federation of design inputs across projects.
• Contribute to design documentation and ensure outputs meet project specifications, quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Support the use of BIM and digital engineering tools to enhance design coordination and project delivery.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit for this role. All applications will be considered.

• Civil Engineering Associate Degree, Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in transport infrastructure drafting and design.
• Strong experience delivering transport infrastructure projects, including civil arrangements, geometric design, road corridors, cycleways, footpaths, signage, utilities and safety infrastructure.
• Proven capability producing high-quality CAD drawings and design documentation for project delivery.
• Experience using software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Revizto or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of BIM and digital engineering workflows.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating design inputs.
• Strong understanding of design standards, quality requirements and project delivery timeframes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Information

Why you'll love working with us

This is more than a leadership role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of GET in New Zealand. You'll have the platform to influence major infrastructure, grow a nationally recognised capability, mentor future industry leaders and make a lasting impact on both our business and the communities we help build.

Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle, including:

• Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client-facing role requirements.
• 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