Senior CAD Designer
6 days ago
An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Senior CAD Designer (Mechanical) to join the Downer team, various NZ locations available.
The opportunity
- The Senior CAD Designer (Mechanical) is responsible for developing, managing, and delivering high-quality 2D/3D CAD models and drawings. This role supports the mechanical discipline of the Energy and Utilities business unit, with a focus on supporting efficient project delivery of linear and vertical water infrastructure. Operating under the supervision of the Digital Engineering Lead, this role ensures the delivery of high-quality documentation and our implementation of industry best practice in digital engineering. This position maybe located in either Auckland NZ, Nelson NZ or the Christchurch NZ region. The successful incumbent will envision themselves doing tasks such as:
What you'll do
- Create, update, and maintain 2D/3D models and drawings in Autodesk Plant 3D
- Generate smart P&IDs, layouts, plan sheets, and pipe models in alignment with industry best practice and company standards
- Liaise with engineers, surveyors, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery
- Participate in internal and external design reviews, incorporating feedback into deliverables
- Visit project sites to collect data, verify existing conditions, and inform design work
- Participate in digital initiatives including workflow improvements, automation scripts, and visualisation outputs
- Maintain accurate drawing registers, file naming, and metadata in accordance with digital protocols
- Ensure all work complies with relevant standards, templates, and quality assurance procedures
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
- Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
- Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
- We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
What we're looking for
- Diploma of Technology or Engineering
- Autodesk Plant 3D (PIDs, equipment, piping, plant layouts) is essential
- Highly experienced in a similar mechanical design role within utilities or infrastructure
- Excellent leadership ability
- Willingness to learn and develop technical capabilities
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.
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