Principal Civil Geometric Designer

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We're looking for a Principal Civil Geometric Designer to join our Hamilton Transport team and help lead the next evolution of digital transport design delivery across New Zealand. This is a rare opportunity for a recognized technical leader to combine high-level geometric design expertise with innovation, digital engineering, and emerging AI-enabled delivery practices. You'll play a key role in defining how transport infrastructure projects are delivered - driving model-based workflows, improving digital capability, and influencing the future of design across AECOM. Working across major transport and infrastructure programmes, you'll lead complex geometric design delivery while mentoring teams, shaping standards, and championing smarter, more connected ways of working. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical excellence, enjoys challenging traditional approaches, and is passionate about the future of digital infrastructure delivery. Lead geometric design and digital delivery across major transport infrastructure projects Drive best practice in model-based design workflows, standards, and digital engineering delivery Champion innovation through automation, parametric modelling, and AI-enabled design approaches Provide technical leadership in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and modern digital delivery methodologies Influence project outcomes through high-quality, efficient, multidisciplinary design solutions Mentor and develop engineers and designers across digital capability and technical excellence Collaborate with local and global teams, including Enterprise Capabilities, to optimise delivery performance Support integrated delivery across highways, transport corridors, urban infrastructure, and complex multidisciplinary projects Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients in digital delivery and transport design Help shape the future direction of AECOM's transport design capability in New Zealand 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. Extensive experience in transport infrastructure design with a strong focus on geometric design and digital delivery Advanced expertise in Bentley OpenRoads Designer Strong understanding of NZTA and Austroads standards and their practical application Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects Passion for digital engineering, innovation, and improving how projects are delivered Interest or experience in automation, parametric modelling, and AI-enabled design tools Strong communication and leadership capability, with the ability to mentor and influence others Ability to lead technical teams while balancing quality, programme, and commercial outcomes Experience with 12d Model and/or Civil 3D is advantageous but not essential Chartered status (CPEng or equivalent) is desirable but not essential Why you'll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM

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