Civil Digital Drafter | Tauranga

Looking for a role where you can work on meaningful projects, continue developing your technical skills, and enjoy everything the Bay of Plenty has to offer?

Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) is looking for an experienced Civil Digital Drafter to join our Tauranga office. We’re ideally seeking someone with 5+ years’ experience, but we’d also love to hear from talented Intermediate Designers (3+ years) ready for their next challenge.

Why PDP?

At PDP, we believe a rewarding career should come with flexibility, development opportunities and a great team culture.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working that supports genuine work-life balance.
• Clear career progression and ongoing professional development.
• Health insurance, income protection, parental leave top-ups and the option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Interesting, technically challenging projects that make a positive difference for New Zealand’s communities and environment.

About the role

Working alongside our Water Infrastructure and Geotechnical teams, you’ll produce digital models and engineering drawings across a wide range of civil infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Civil design and modelling using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Preparing engineering drawings, plans and construction documentation.
• Collaborating with engineers and project managers from concept through to detailed design.
• Maintaining high-quality digital deliverables and CAD standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement of our digital design capability.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Ideally 5+ years’ experience (or 3+ years for Intermediate applicants) in civil drafting within a consulting environment.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills; experience with Revit, Navisworks or Plant 3D is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Why Tauranga?

Tauranga offers the best of both worlds – exciting and varied infrastructure projects alongside an outstanding lifestyle. Whether it’s beaches, mountain biking, fishing or simply spending more time with family and friends, you’ll enjoy genuine work-life balance while building your career.

About PDP

PDP is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading environmental science, engineering and advisory consultancies.

Guided by our purpose, Today Shapes Tomorrow, we care deeply about delivering solutions for our clients and communities that meet today’s needs, while providing for the future.

Join our multi-disciplinary team, and help create innovative and enduring outcomes for people, place, economy, and environment.