Mechanical Draftsperson

Who We Are

Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based ASX-listed company, committed to providing engineering and construction services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders spans over 70 successful years. We are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering bulk liquid storage and distribution infrastructure, bridge engineering and construction, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.

Saunders International is seeking an experienced Mechanical Draftsperson to join our Design & Drafting team at our head office in Rhodes, Sydney.

About the Role

As a key member of our multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll support the design and delivery of mechanical projects within the fuel, chemical, water, mining and Defence sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while developing your technical skills in a collaborative environment. Work involves construction of new and maintenance of existing tanks and associated mechanical and structural infrastructure.

You'll be responsible for preparing accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings and models, working closely with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams to ensure deliverables meet project specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models, detailed engineering and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD/Plant3D/Inventor
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOM) and support project documentation
• Provide technical oversight and checking of drafting deliverables
• Liaise with fabrication teams to ensure designs meet specifications
• Support projects from feasibility through to detailed CAD design
• Maintain accurate drawing records and support CAD standards improvement

Essential Requirements

• Trade Certificate / Degree in Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3+ years' experience with AutoCAD/Plant3D/Inventor or related 3D engineering design software (lower experience levels will be considered)
• Experience in SMP & Tank engineering design within heavy brownfield industries, preferably oil and gas
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Australian work rights
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements with work-from-home options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to diverse projects in the oil and gas sector

How to Apply

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To join the Saunders team, you’ll need:
✅ Full working rights in Australia
✅ Contactable references
✅ A clear criminal record check
✅ To complete a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds.  We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. While we review every submission carefully, we aren’t always able to respond individually due to application volume.

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