Stormwater Design Draftsperson

Job Description:

Engineering Calculations and Design Support:

• Under the supervision of an Engineer, assist with:
• Catchment delineation
• Rational Method calculations
• Pipe sizing and capacity calculations
• Detention/Bioretention specifications
• Surface drainage analysis
• Stormwater quality catchment delineations and area calculations
• Review existing drainage infrastructure, easements and drainage reserves
• Identify potential Lawful Points of Discharge
• Coordinate with engineers, civil designers and drafters

Stormwater Design Drafting:

• Prepare stormwater management drawings using AutoCAD, including:
• Survey setups
• Pre- and post-development catchment plans
• Concept and detailed drainage plans
• Detention tanks detailing
• Bioretention/detention basin detailing
• MUSIC and External Catchment plans
• Invert level calculations
• Detailing proprietary product treatment devices
• Coordination with the civil engineering team

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or any related field.
• Background and exposure to stormwater, drainage or flood-related projects.
• Experience using AutoCAD, with exposure to catchment analysis, drainage design, pipe sizing, and stormwater calculations.
• Australian project experience, particularly exposure to Queensland or SEQ standards, is a plus.
• Basic understanding of relevant industry guidelines including but not limited to QUDM, Healthy Waterways bioretention guidelines and local SEQ Council planning scheme policies and standards.
• General understanding of stormwater hydrology and hydraulic concepts is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineers, Civil Designers, and Drafters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.