Your career with UGL can be long, diverse, challenging and rewarding.

Within the Rail and Technology Systems sector, UGL is a leading provider of integrated systems for road and rail infrastructure projects. We are uniquely positioned and resourced to support our clients in their goals of providing exceptional transport solutions. Our services include infrastructure building and asset management, rail systems, signaling and communications, tunnel, and intelligent transport systems.

The Opportunity

 As we expand our team, we’re seeking a talented Design Draftsperson to contribute their skills and creativity to our exciting projects.  This role is to design and prepare engineering drawings for the Rail & Technology Systems division and its projects. The roles line manager is the RSR Design Manager and will receive drafting direction from the Drafting Team leader, with technical input from the senior drafters and the discipline engineers.   The role will be multi-disciplined with concept and detailed drawing development expected across a range of disciplines including infrastructure E&I, Comms and general Civil.

Key responsibilities include:

·             Prepare engineering design drawings as directed including 2D & 3D models, schematics, SLDs, site plans, survey layout, sections and elevations, cable routes, photomontages etc.

·             Apply established engineering principles and standards in the design and preparation of drawings.

·             Ensure drawings are comprehensively set out and fully dimensioned, utilizing AS1100 and other applicable standards, to facilitate effective construction or manufacture.

·             Prepare drawings and models to budgeted hours and timeframes as directed.

·             Ensure engineering documentation is effectively identified and filed and check the drawings prepared by the other draftspersons as and when directed.

·             Prepare material take offs from drawings as required to assist business development and construction staff.

·             Ensure compliance with all record keeping and training requirements.

·             Undertake any ad hoc project work, initiatives, tasks as directed by the Design Manager.

Requirements to be successful:

·         At least 5 years experience in detail drafting with AutoCAD in the relevant discipline for Building or Transport infrastructure projects (Electrical, Communications, Civil and Structural).

o   Good knowledge of blocks, attributes, paper/model space, xRef’s, fonts, plot styles and UCS System set-up.

·         Some experience in drafting with Autodesk Revit architectural design software is advantageous.

·         Some experience in drafting with 12D Solutions and/or other civil design software is advantageous.

·         Familiarity with various Australian standards including AS1100 Technical Drawing (set).

·         Familiarity with Surveying geospatial systems including transfer of information from varying datums (PCG2020,

·         Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.

·         Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.

·         Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, email (Microsoft Outlook) & Teams.

·         The above qualifications and experience requirements are a guide to what we think will contribute to the success of this role, however if you do not tick all the boxes and feel that you could still be a fit then please apply, all applications will be considered.

What makes you right for UGL:

·         Good time management skills.

·         Attention to detail, particularly with spelling and grammar.

·         Must be customer focused, team orientated, accountable and results driven.

·         Must be energetic with a positive can-do attitude and can cope under pressure.

·         Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing structure, process, information and/or technology.

·         Be able to perform construction administration ad field investigation tasks for assigned projects including conducting field inspections and subsequent detailed inspection reports.

 At UGL Rail & Technology Systems we offer:

·         Excellent salary for a Perth based role.   

·         We foster an environment where you can feel motivated, valued, and can grow within the organisation.