Highways OpenRoads Designer

Company Description“Being at the global number one engineering business means that the projects I work on are city-shaping: I feel part of creating the future of Australia!” – Tim Nuttall, Group Lead - Transport, QLDCome grow with us. As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world.

Specialising in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably, with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation.

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Job Description How you’ll make a difference

We seek a Highway Designer (Open Roads) to design and model development for complex roadway and transport infrastructure projects. You will produce high quality geometric and corridor designs using Open Roads Designer, supporting multidisciplinary teams from concept through detailed design and delivery.

Design and develop road and highway infrastructure using Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD).Prepare concept, preliminary and detailed design deliverables for highways, intersections, local roads and major transport projects.

Produce alignments, corridors, cross-sections, earthworks models and design documentation.

Ensure designs comply with MRWA standards, Austroads guidelines and relevant Australian Standards.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, structures, traffic and utilities.

Participate in design reviews, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement activities.

Support BIM and digital engineering requirements. 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.
5–10+ years' experience in road and highway design.

Advanced proficiency in Open Roads Designer.

Experience delivering projects for Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA).Strong understanding of: MRWA Road Design Guidelines Austroads Guide to Road Design Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave

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

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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