The Opportunity We are a specialized and growing consultancy where our engineers thrive on the variety and challenges of their roles.
We prioritize developing our team's skills and exposing them to new and interesting work.
Your expertise and ideas will be valued and shared within our supportive team environment.
We are a flexible organization with a strong focus on work-life balance and professional satisfaction.
You will have significant autonomy in your role, while still being provided with the support and tools you need to succeed.
It's an exciting time to join Groundline Engineering as we continue to build on our success and take on a broad range of interesting new projects.
You will be an essential part of an experienced team of 15+ dedicated engineers and technical specialists.
Working collaboratively within a small project delivery team, you will lead overhead line draughting and outputs for the New Zealand-based lines consulting team.
This includes the production and checking of drawings required for consulting projects across all our markets of operation.
The Role As a Senior CAD Technician, you will lead the draughting processes within the lines consulting team, focusing on producing and checking 2D and 3D drawings for various projects while ensuring they meet scope, budget, and time requirements.
Additionally, you will develop and implement systems for automating drawing designs, mentor and train junior team members, and collaborate with both local and global teams to enhance project delivery and maintain up-to-date client standards—all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
This is a permanent full-time role, with a minimum of 40 guaranteed hours per week, and a salary range of $80,000 to $120,000 per annum, depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
About You 5+ years of experience using 2D and 3D CAD packages (AutoCAD, BricsCAD) Foundation or Steel Tower drawing experience is highly regarded Experience in draughting high voltage powerlines (preferred) Ability to ensure the provision of efficient, high-quality structural engineering drawings Strong communication and influencing skills Enjoy working autonomously within a highly collaborative environment Who Are We?
Groundline Engineering is a specialist consultancy with expertise in transmission and distribution asset optimization, including Line Engineering, Asset Condition Management, Testing, and R&D.
Over the past twenty years, we have developed a strong market position built on quality, innovation, and the consistent delivery of complex projects to our expanding international client base.
With offices in New Zealand, the USA, and the UK, the demand for our services continues to accelerate, and we are now looking to hire experienced intermediate-level engineers to help write the next chapter of our success story.
This role will join the New Zealand office, located in Christchurch.
Apply online today or email your resume to ****** and we will be back in touch swiftly.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Matt Love-Smith on +64 33900445 or Felipe Ribas on +64 0211174615 .
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