Senior 12d Civil Designer - Highways

HDR, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior 12d Civil Designer - Highways based in Brisbane or Melbourne to deliver highway designs from concept through to construction documentation.

You will work with engineers, designers and project managers to develop practical, buildable solutions using 12d Model while contributing to HDR's digital engineering initiatives. The role emphasizes high-quality design outputs, adherence to Australian standards, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team in

Qualifications

• 12d Model experience is an essential requirement.
• 5 years' civil design experience, ideally across highways, roads or major transport infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in road geometry and civil infrastructure design and documentation.
• Experience delivering projects in accordance with relevant Australian design standards; Queensland DTMR experience highly regarded.
• AutoCAD capability and experience within multidisciplinary design environments.
• Experience with 12d Synergy, ProjectWise and/or Navisworks would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality design outputs to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake civil and highway design and documentation using 12d Model as a core design platform.
• Develop road and civil infrastructure designs from concept through to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Produce accurate, coordinated and buildable design outputs in collaboration with engineers, designers and project managers.
• Apply relevant Australian road design standards and project requirements to design development.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other designers and technicians as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HDR's Design/CAD and digital engineering workflows, tools and standards.
• Support the integration of design outputs across 12d, AutoCAD and other project delivery platforms.
• Contribute to BIM and digital engineering initiatives aligned with HDR's global processes and Australian project requirements.
• Maintain a high level of quality, accuracy and consistency across design outputs.
• Contribute to safety and quality leadership aligned with HDR's “Drive to Zero” initiative.

Skills

Highways design

Road geometry

Detail-oriented

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Tools

12d Model

AutoCAD

Navisworks

ProjectWise

12d Synergy

Job description

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Guided by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we collaborate and build on each other's contributions to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you the licence to do the same. We empower you to take charge of your career, offering multiple growth and development opportunities along the way.

Our team is currently providing design and advisory services to some of Queensland’s largest linear infrastructure projects, including multiple stages of the Coomera Connector Program and Inland Rail: Melbourne to Brisbane.

We are looking for an experienced 12d Civil Designer with strong highways experience to join our team and contribute to the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects.

As part of our continued growth in Australia, we are currently seeking a Senior 12d Civil Designer - Highways to contribute to the technical delivery on a diverse range of challenging infrastructure projects.

Based in Brisbane or Melbourne, you will work closely with engineers, designers and project managers to develop practical, accurate and buildable civil design solutions across major road and transport infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on design role and strong, demonstrated 12d Model experience is essential. You will use your 12d capability throughout the development and delivery of civil and highway designs, from concept through to detailed design and construction documentation.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to HDR's broader digital engineering and BIM initiatives, helping us improve design processes, technology and ways of working across the transport practice.

This is an opportunity to join a growing transportation team within a global, 100% employee-owned company, where your technical expertise will directly contribute to significant infrastructure projects across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Undertake civil and highway design and documentation using 12d Model as a core design platform.
• Develop road and civil infrastructure designs from concept through to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Produce accurate, coordinated and buildable design outputs in collaboration with engineers, designers and project managers.
• Apply relevant Australian road design standards and project requirements to design development.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other designers and technicians as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HDR's Design/CAD and digital engineering workflows, tools and standards.
• Support the integration of design outputs across 12d, AutoCAD and other project delivery platforms.
• Contribute to BIM and digital engineering initiatives aligned with HDR's global processes and Australian project requirements.
• Maintain a high level of quality, accuracy and consistency across design outputs.
• Contribute to safety and quality leadership aligned with HDR's “Drive to Zero” initiative.

About You

12d Model experience is an essential requirement for this position.

5 years' civil design experience, ideally across highways, roads or major transport infrastructure projects.

Demonstrated experience in road geometry and civil infrastructure design and documentation.

Experience delivering projects in accordance with relevant Australian design standards, with Queensland DTMR experience highly regarded.

AutoCAD capability and experience working within multidisciplinary design environments.

Experience with 12d Synergy, ProjectWise and/or Navisworks would be advantageous.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality design outputs to project deadlines.

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

A proactive approach and an interest in contributing to continuous improvement, digital engineering and HDR's employee-owned culture.