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Lead Road Designer (12D / OpenRoads)

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Aecom2 logoAecom2 · Sydney, Australia
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
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How you'll make a difference We seek a Lead Road Designer (12D / OpenRoads) to lead the design and model development for complex roadway and transport infrastructure projects. You will produce high quality geometric and corridor designs using 12d Model and / or OpenRoads Designer, supporting multidisciplinary teams from concept through detailed design and delivery. Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, and corridor models to applicable standards and client requirements. Generate and manage design deliverables including design models, drawings, long / cross-sections, digital terrain models, and quantity take offs. Coordinate with civil, drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and survey teams to resolve interfaces and constraints. Apply design standards, road safety principles, and constructability considerations, document assumptions and design decisions. Prepare and check design outputs, layer / feature compliance, and metadata for digital delivery within the TfNSW DE Framework. Maintain design records in the common data environment and follow configuration / control procedures. The qualities that help you thrive Proven road / highway design experience using 12d Model and / or OpenRoads Designer. Strong understanding of geometric design principles and standards Working knowledge of drainage / utilities interfaces and how they influence roadway geometry and corridor features. Proficiency producing model-based deliverables aligned to BIM / digital delivery requirements. Diploma or degree in civil engineering or equivalent design discipline 10+ years relevant industry experience. Advantages: Civil 3D familiarity, Navisworks / Model coordination, vehicle swept path analysis, earthworks optimisation, quantities. 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to creat


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