Design Drafter

Location: Adelaide SA
Discipline: Structural or Civil Designer
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Due to our company’s growth, we have a unique opportunity for a Design Drafter to join our team. This role will be based in our Adelaide Mawson Lakes office, and is a full-time, permanent role. Projects are in the Food & Beverage sector with most of our projects servicing the wine industry.

Provide accurate and efficient design and drawing services to customers.

• Work collaboratively with engineers to produce accurate drawings that satisfy customer requirements
• Produce drawings and modelling using computer aided drafting systems (CAD) or 3D Modelling software.
• Review sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
• Draft plans and detailed drawings for structural, and civil construction projects.
• Draw plans, sections and details.
• Liaise with engineers and provide spatial analysis and advice on dimensions and practicality of construction of engineers’ design.
• Determine the order of work and method of presentation, including site layout, detailed design and sections.
• Report changes that may influence the delivery time.
• Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications.

• Experience in the wine industry is highly preferred but not essential.
• Computer literacy for operation of relevant CAD packages and other software related to completion of work. Packages regularly used within the company include AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Plant 3D and Civil 3D/12D.
• High level of knowledge in drafting standards.
• Appreciation of science, mathematics and engineering technology
• A Diploma or higher qualification in either structural, civil or mechanical
• Extensive technical knowledge in their field
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team, working with engineers while also being proactive and be able to identify when they need to request information
• Able handle the delivery of projects autonomously, including working with, and supervising, paraprofessionals
• Have the right attributes to meet and work with clients, other consultants and other disciplines of engineering, to ensure the successful delivery of projects while enhancing MLEI’s reputation
• Accuracy, neatness, structure and patience in drawing work
• Mature and professional attitude.
• Able to work as team with minimum supervision
• Have motivational, listening, and problem-solving skills.

The Linney Engineering Services office is situated in a well-appointed suite in Innovation House at Technology Park in Mawson Lakes. This allows easy access to Barossa where the majority of our work in wineries is undertaken.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to ensure your ongoing professional development and well-being.

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Graduate Program
• Leadership Program
• Technical Training
• Professional memberships
• Culture Champions mental health and wellbeing program.

MLEI is a progressive civil and structural engineering consulting firm that delivers smart and seamless solutions in the following markets – buildings, land divisions, infrastructure, resources & industrial, and defence.

Our purpose is “DEVELOPING PEOPLE, TRUSTED EXPERTISE, SHAPING COMMUNITIES”. We put our people first and support DEVELOPING PEOPLE through our culture and training. We offer clients TRUSTED EXPERTISE with the MLEI service difference featuring excellent communication, collaboration, and technical skills – we punch above our weight to win iconic and interesting projects. Lastly, we are very proud of how our work contributes meaningfully to shaping communities – such as education, health, residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as the road infrastructure that connects us all.

Established since 2007, MLEI is headquartered in Adelaide with offices in Melbourne, Darwin, Newcastle, and Gold Coast. Additionally, we have specialised expertise in aquatics, bridges, wineries, as well as steel framing and modular buildings. MLEI currently has 125 staff and is continuing to grow rapidly. This means that successful applicants will have excellent opportunities for career advancement as we will need more leaders as we grow.

We have a thriving, connected and supportive workplace culture, where our people are welcomed, valued, included, and heard. We want our people to apply their skills in work that they find meaningful and fulfilling, and can see themselves growing professionally with MLEI. We prioritise staff engagement and their wellbeing.

We have an active calendar of company-sponsored regular social events – monthly Friday lunch, monthly company meeting, annual Christmas Lunch (including partners and family), Team Dinners twice a year, and sporting teams (eg indoor soccer).

We offer a Graduate Program which provides training from internal and external industry experts to nurture our young professionals in business skills and provide networking opportunities internally and externally within the industry. Additionally, we have a Leadership Program to prepare our staff to become our future leaders.

We have a Premier Partnership with Engineers Australia, where staff are encouraged to apply for membership and professional credentialling. In the last 12 months, we have up-credentialled 13 staff to CPEng and 1 staff to EngExec.

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