Senior 12D Design Engineer

Acciona S.A; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior 12D Design Engineer to deliver civil infrastructure designs for road alignments and earthworks across Australia. You will produce 12D Model and AutoCAD designs, coordinate with engineers and stakeholders, and contribute to cost-effective solutions for multiple projects.

Flexible location: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Perth. You will bring strong 12D Model proficiency, road design knowledge, and collaborative approach to a busy design consultancy

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in 12D Model with macro programming, snippet creation, and chains.
• Proven experience delivering 12D civil designs, particularly road alignment.
• Solid understanding of road design principles and alignment methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with OpenRoads will be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Produce design models and documentation using 12D Model and AutoCAD.
• Develop innovative and efficient design modelling solutions.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver cost‑effective engineering outcomes.
• Collaborate with designers to develop, maintain, and improve modelling standards.
• Identify risks and forecast scope variances; support estimating activities.

Skills

12D Design

Road alignment

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Macro programming

Snippet creation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

12D Model

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description
Design and deliver civil infrastructure solutions using 12D Model, with a focus on road alignment and earthworks
Collaborate with Engineers, designers, and stakeholders to produce practical, cost‑effective designs across multiple civil disciplines
Flexible location across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Perth.

The Opportunity
Due to continued strong growth and the award of several new projects supporting critical infrastructure across Australia we are seeking a Senior 12D Design Engineer with strong road alignment experience to join our team. As a 12D Design Engineer, you will play a key role within our engineering team, delivering high‑quality designs using 12D Model software. Working collaboratively with Engineers and fellow designers, you will produce detailed designs across a range of civil disciplines, including earthworks, roads, drainage and stormwater, sewer, and water infrastructure. This role offers flexibility of location and may be based in Acciona offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Perth.

Key Accountabilities

• Produce design models and documentation using the latest versions of 12D Model and AutoCAD
• Develop innovative and efficient design modelling solutions, keeping pace with emerging industry technologies
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical, cost‑effective engineering outcomes
• Collaborate with other designers to develop, maintain, and improve design and modelling standards
• Identify and forecast risks, opportunities, and scope variances within assigned works
• Prepare design inputs for estimating activities, including quantities and take‑offs as required

Required Skills and Competencies

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or an equivalent discipline
• Strong proficiency in 12D Model, with experience in areas such as macro programming, snippet creation, and chains highly regarded
• Proven experience delivering 12D civil designs, particularly road alignment, within a design consultancy environment
• Solid understanding of road design principles and alignment methodologies
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with alternative design platforms (e.g. OpenRoads) will also be considered for the right candidate.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zea... n. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.