Sequana Group is one of the fastest-growing & independent water, energy, and environment-focused infrastructure advisory firms in Australia with a growing International presence. Home to almost 200 experts and an extensive network of contractors, we work with both the private sector and government organisations to break the mould and redefine the future of Australia's major water, environment, and energy projects. We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients throughout all stages of a project and beyond.
This particular role sits with IPS (Infrastructure Project Solutions), a Sequana Group Company. At IPS, in addition to providing services in traditional infrastructure delivery, we also provide specialist engineering and complex construction execution services. We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled Senior Design Drafter to join our Engineering & Technical Services team. Working closely with design engineers and project managers, the Senior Design Drafter will take ownership of complex drafting documentation packages, lead CAD/BIM production workflows, and provide guidance to junior drafting staff.
What You Do
* Produced detailed engineering drawings for water supply and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, reservoirs, and reticulation networks.
* Develop and manage drawing sets across all project phases – concept, preliminary, detailed design, issued for construction (IFC), and as constructed.
* Act as a CAD/BIM lead or coordinator on projects, managing model integrity, file structures, and drawing production workflows.
* Develop and maintain project specific CAD templates, title blocks, layer standards, and drawing conventions.
* Coordinate drawing production across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to ensure spatial and design consistency.
* Participate in design coordination meetings and resolve drawing conflicts, clashes, or discrepancies in collaboration with engineers.
* Conduct self checking and peer review of drawings prior to formal issue to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
* Maintain drawing quality in accordance with the organisation's QA/QC management system and project specific quality plans.
* Provide day-to-day guidance and technical mentoring to intermediate and graduate drafters within the team.
Who You Are
* Associate Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Drafting / Design Technology), or equivalent industry experience.
* Minimum 7 years of post‐qualification experience in civil engineering drafting, with demonstrated experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects in Queensland.
* Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or 12d for civil and mechanical drafting.
* Strong understanding of civil drafting conventions, drawing standards, and document control requirements relevant to water infrastructure.
* Demonstrated experience preparing IFC drawing packages and managing drawing registers on infrastructure projects.
* Working knowledge of Queensland utility standards (e.g. SEQ Code, Seqwater, local government water businesses).
* Excellent attention to detail with strong spatial awareness and the ability to interpret engineering concepts and translate them into accurate drawings.
What It's Like Working At IPS
* Our culture – We have a wonderful team of brilliant high achievers built on a culture of empathy, collaboration, integrity, openness and professional excellence. We attract the best in the industry who share our passion for the water, environment and energy sectors and are willing to put in extraordinary effort to deliver exceptional outcomes.
* Exciting & meaningful projects – IPS is on an exciting growth journey. You will have the opportunity to own projects end‐to‐end and truly make a difference to the environment.
* Continuous learning – We celebrate continuous learning at IPS and have an L&D Academy (Sequana Academy), offering employees the opportunity to receive professional coaching services and training, with a focus on professional and personal development.
* Compensation – We offer an attractive compensation package and a flexible work environment.
* Reward and recognition – We promote an environment of reward and recognition. You will be recognised for your efforts, and we will celebrate you and reward you for your contributions.
* Diverse and inclusive environment – With our Social Impact and Belonging Committee we promote an inclusive and diverse environment, hosting many events and activities that truly make IPS a great place to work.
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