Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP’s Mine Waste team support some of Australia’s most innovative mining projects with bespoke industry leading technical solutions.

We are seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our high performing Melbourne design team supporting national mine waste projects with high quality 2D/3D design works.

1. As an CAD Technician you’ll:

• Support and direct design and documentation with other engineering and drafting disciplines and with other team members

• Carry out assigned project and CAD design work (both 2D and 3D) as part of an integral team adhering to technical and commercial standards

• Undertaking three-dimensional modelling on a range of civil and mining infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on landform design, and able to perform quantities analyses

• Support and direct the preparation of detailed engineering drawings (concept to detailed design, tender issue, construction issue and as-constructed) and implement changes as directed by senior staff review

• Perform scaling, dimensioning, or line locating according to standard industry procedures

• Support and direct the preparation of sketeches, diagrams and layouts

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and be committed to team approach and outcomes

• Support other sectors of the business on project activities ranging from feasibility to detailed CAD design

• Provide ongoing continuous improvement and development inputs to create more efficient workflows within the team

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or 12D essential

• Experience in Microsation ideally focused in the mining/landform design space is not essential but highly regarded

• Demonstrated experience in construction drawing package is essential

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Reliable and committed to producing high-quality work

• Ability to work efficiently autonomously and in a team environment

Why WSP?

Imagine a better future for you, and for us all.

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of over 73,000,united by a shared passion for making a positive impact.

• Join WSP’s Mine Advisory business, a nationally renowned business unit with a proven history of delivery high quality innovative work across sectors and an exceptional level of technical expertise.
• Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility.
• Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported.
• Enjoy work/life flexibility and strong career pathways, plus global mobility, health and wellbeing programs, and social initiatives.

Discover more on our https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.