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Senior Civil DrafterHelp Shape Victoria’s Transport Future with KBR
KBR delivers multidisciplinary engineering and design services across complex transport infrastructure programs. Our civil teams support the planning, design and delivery of projects that improve the safety, capacity and connectivity of transport networks.
Based in Melbourne, this role will contribute to roads, highways and rail projects, with a preference for candidates who understand Victorian project environments, drafting conventions and transport authority requirements.
You will work closely with civil engineers, designers, project managers and other drafters to prepare coordinated, accurate and constructible drawing packages across the project lifecycle.
The role offers a balance of hands-on technical drafting, independent delivery responsibility and day-to-day mentoring of younger civil drafters.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Drafter to join our Melbourne-based civil team. You will support the delivery of transport infrastructure projects across roads, highways and rail, taking ownership of drafting tasks and producing high-quality deliverables with limited supervision.
You will be fluent in Bentley MicroStation and capable of working efficiently within established project standards, workflows and document control requirements. The role also requires confidence in coordinating with engineers and designers, resolving drafting issues, checking work and providing practical guidance to other civil drafters in the team.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and revise civil drawings for roads, highways and rail infrastructure projects using Bentley MicroStation
- Deliver drafting packages independently, from mark-ups and design inputs through to issue-ready documentation
- Interpret engineering sketches, design information, survey data and project requirements accurately
- Apply relevant project drafting standards, client requirements, drawing conventions and document control processes
- Coordinate with civil engineers, designers, project managers and other disciplines to maintain drawing accuracy and project alignment
- Undertake drawing checks, identify inconsistencies and support the resolution of technical and coordination issues
- Plan and prioritise assigned work to meet agreed quality, budget and programme requirements
- Mentor and support younger civil drafters by sharing technical knowledge, reviewing work and promoting consistent drafting practices
About you
You will bring:
- 6 to 10 years of civil drafting experience on transport infrastructure projects, including roads, highways and rail
- Demonstrated fluency in Bentley MicroStation, with the ability to produce accurate drawings efficiently and independently
- Experience working on Victorian transport infrastructure projects is preferred
- A Diploma or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, civil design/drafting, or an equivalent relevant qualification; strong communication, coordination and time-management skills; and a collaborative approach to mentoring and supporting less experienced team members
- Sound knowledge of civil drafting principles, drawing presentation and quality assurance processes
- The ability to interpret design information, identify issues and seek or provide clarification as appropriate
- Strong communication, coordination and time-management skills
- A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in mentoring and supporting less experienced team members
At KBR, We Value You
Our values define how weoperateand how we support our people:
We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, and We Are a Team of Teams.
As you focus on leading high‑impact engineering solutions, we ensure you have the support, flexibility, and autonomy you need to thrive. Enjoy hybrid working options, family‑friendly arrangements, and a culture built on trust, empowerment, and collaboration.
At KBR,you’llwork alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts with the support of a globalorganisation—and the connected, supportive feel of a local team. Here,you’renot just part of the business;you’reintegral to shaping its future.
KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of eachroleand candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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About Us
KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:
We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.
Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.
At KBR, We Deliver.
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