Structural Drafter

About Northrop Consulting Engineers

Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy with almost 50 years of experience contributing to Australia's built environment. Boasting a team of over 500 professionals across New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, and Victoria, the company fosters a culture centered on people and career growth opportunities.

Our projects span diverse sectors such as aged care, healthcare, education, land development, commercial, industrial, and residential construction.

Role Overview

Our Wollongong-based Structural team seeks a motivated Draftsperson to join and support project delivery. Reporting to the Structural Group Manager, your key responsibility is to plan and complete assigned drafting assignments on schedule and within budget, meeting company and project standards for quality documentation.

Success in this position requires consistently producing accurate, high-quality drafting outputs to agreed timeframes.

Career Development & Training

We prioritize staff development and invest in career progression and learning. Embracing Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a construction future driver, we actively train our drafting team through both internal and external programs while encouraging exploration and effective use of innovative technologies.

Candidates Will Have

• 1 to 3 years of drafting experience post-qualification, with preference for local industry exposure
• 1 to 3 years experience using Revit for structural drafting
• Working knowledge of Structural Steel, Precast, and/or Reinforced Concrete buildings in Australia
• Formal training in Revit is an advantage

Desired Attributes

• Commitment to project success and ability to showcase passion through past project involvement
• Interest in BIM and relevant construction technologies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills facilitating effective teamwork
• A long-term focus on building a career in drafting

Work Culture & Benefits at Northrop

Joining Northrop means being part of a collaborative workplace that values meaningful relationships among staff, clients, and community. We are dedicated to diversity and inclusivity as foundations for our commercial strength.

• Flexible working arrangements subject to discussion
• Competitively benchmarked salary with annual reviews
• Flexible working hours
• Paid parental leave including primary carer, maternity, and partner leave
• Salary income protection insurance
• A respectful and supportive organizational culture
• Career coaching, mentoring, and both internal and external training opportunities

Additional Information

Northrop is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applicants who can add to our workforce diversity.