Senior CAD Drafter

AECOM

. Deliver transport infrastructure design and drafting across major projects .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • Auckland • New Mexico • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transport infrastructure design and drafting, with a strong focus on producing high-quality CAD drawings and managing BIM deliverables. Capable of mentoring team members and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project specifications and quality standards are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transport Infrastructure DesignCAD Drawing ProductionBIM WorkflowsAutoCAD ExperienceMultidisciplinary Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Transport Infrastructure DraftingGeometric DesignCivil ArrangementsRoad CorridorsCyclewaysFootpathsSignageUtilitiesSafety InfrastructureDesign Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder EngagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationOpenRoads DesignerCivil 3DNavisworksRevizto

Certifications & Qualifications

Civil Engineering Associate DegreeDiploma in Engineering

Industry Keywords

NZTA StandardsProject Delivery TimelinesQuality RequirementsDigital Engineering Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver transport infrastructure design and drafting across major projects
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 own deliverables while contributing to broader project outcomes
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and integrate and federate 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off and leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location