CAD Operator

Duties and responsibilities

Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafters and designers combine creative ideas and technical skills using CAD software to develop plans for new water and sewerage services. A City West Water CAD operator gets to:

• Produce drawings for civil, mechanical and electrical works
• Provide design and technical support services for water supply sewerage and recycled water projects
• Produce presentation drawings, wall maps and illustrations
• Update the Geographic Information System (GIS) with as constructed water and sewerage system data
• Produce standard and typical drawings

Experience gained

• Production of civil, mechanical and electrical drawings associated with design of civil infrastructure and presentation drawings
• A detailed knowledge of drafting standards, AutoCAD systems and data file management.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and other drafting packages such as MapInfo.
• Design of water supply reticulation and sewerage reticulation to the requirements of City West Water and the relevant Codes and Standards.

As a CAD Operator within City West Water, you’ll get to work with:

• Planners
• Standards and Design
• Capital Works (Construction)
• Operations and Maintenance
• Trade Wastes
• Land Development
• Recycling

Career progression

You have the potential to become a Senior CAD Designer within City West Water.