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The Company

Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 450 team members across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

The Role

Our Charlestown office has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Structural Draftsperson to join our team. Working with professional and experienced teams on exciting and prestigious projects, you will be provided with extensive on-the-job training and mentoring. You will develop skills in the latest discipline specific Engineering technologies and gain vast experience as part of our Trainee Draftsperson Program.

Successful applicants will complete engineering studies at TAFE, usually 1 day a week, as part of an industry recognised traineeship. The other 4 days will be based in the office. Along with an industry-competitive salary, all TAFE fees will be reimbursed for your studies.

The Candidate

If you have recently completed your School Certificate or HSC, or you have started your Drafting course at TAFE and have an interest in pursuing a career in drafting, your future could be at Northrop! You will have access to many opportunities within Northrop and with our support, we will help you to develop your career. 

As the successful candidate you will possess:
 

• A passion for STEM subjects, particularly Technology and Engineering.
• Computer literacy with a keen interest in technical drawing. Exposure to packages such as AutoCAD while not required, is highly desirable.
• The ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm along with a passion for the construction and engineering industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Applying

If you are ready to advance to the next stage of your career please click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your application.

To arrange a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact Leith Dein at Ldein@northrop.com.au or on 02 4943 1777.

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.

***No agencies please.

Applications are sought from direct candidates only.

What does working at Northrop look like to you?

At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture.

We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you. If our advertised working arrangement doesn’t suit, we still encourage you to apply so we can consider your application.