Technical Officer - Highways

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Job Description How you’ll make a difference

Our Perth highways team is in a strong position, delivering major transport projects locally while continuing to secure new work nationally. There’s real momentum, a healthy forward pipeline and the support of a broader ANZ technical network so you’ll have consistent project exposure and the backing to do your best work.

Deliver highways design across transport infrastructure projects, including civil arrangements, geometric design (road, cycleway, footpath), signage, PUP and safety barriers

Produce high-quality drawings and models using in line with RPDM, Aust Roads and client standards

Provide technical guidance and support to design team members, including mentoring and training on digital design tools and workflows

Work under limited supervision to manage your own deliverables while contributing to broader project outcomes

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, supporting the integration and federation of design inputs across projects

Contribute to design documentation and ensure outputs meet project specifications, quality standards and delivery timelines

Support the use of BIM and digital engineering tools to enhance design coordination and project delivery

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
2–6 years’ experience in highway or road infrastructure drafting, ideally across transport and civil infrastructure projects.  Solid skills in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, with exposure to Micro Station or Open Roads viewed favourably depending on the project environment.

Good understanding of highway geometry, road design principles, and drafting standards, with the ability to work from engineering sketches, models, and technical specifications.

Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work. Experience working to Aust Roads, Main Roads WA, or similar Australian standards is advantageous.

Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering Drafting, Engineering Design, or a related field. Exposure to BIM, 12D, Open Roads Designer, or construction documentation would also be beneficial.

Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid…