Highways Openroads Designer

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Extra annual leave

Public holiday flex

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Highway Designer (OpenRoads) to design and model development for complex roadway and transport infrastructure projects in Western Australia. You will produce high quality geometric and corridor designs using OpenRoads Designer, supporting multidisciplinary teams from concept through detailed design and delivery.

The role requires 5–10+ years in road design, advanced ORD proficiency, and MRWA project experience. We offer hybrid work options and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years' experience in road and highway design.
• Advanced proficiency in OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience delivering projects for Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA).
• Strong understanding of MRWA design guidelines and Austroads Guide to Road Design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highway infrastructure using ORD.
• Prepare concept to detailed design deliverables for highways and local roads.
• Produce alignments, corridors, cross-sections, earthworks models and design docs.
• Ensure designs comply with MRWA standards and Austroads guidance.
• Coordinate with drainage, structures, traffic and utilities teams.
• Participate in design reviews, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement.
• Support BIM and digital engineering requirements.

Skills

Highway design

MRWA guidelines knowledge

Austroads guidelines knowledge

Multidisciplinary coordination

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

How you’ll make a difference

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

• Design and develop road and highway infrastructure using Bentley OpenRoads 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.

• 5–10+ years' experience in road and highway design.
• Advanced proficiency in OpenRoads 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

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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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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

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