Principal Modeler- BIM - Site Civils & Roads (Multi-D Projects)

AECOM; Gurugram District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Designer - BIM for Site Civils & Roads in Bengaluru/Gurugram. The role focuses on developing coordinated 3D BIM models and delivering high-quality civil infrastructure data across multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Civil 3D/OpenRoads, Navisworks, and BIM coordination across global projects, with strong QA/QC and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in civil/infrastructure BIM coordination.
• Strong understanding of civil 3D modelling and multidisciplinary BIM coordination.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and survey information.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models for Site Civils/Roads/Data centers/Multi-Disciplinary projects.
• Create/manage alignments, profiles, surfaces, corridors and site grading.
• Model drainage and utilities including stormwater, sewer, ducts and power networks.
• Maintain BIM models per project standards, BEP and ISO 19650.

Skills

BIM coordination

Clash detection

Model federation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Navisworks

ProjectWise / Autodesk Construction Cloud

Dynamo

Job description

Company Description

AECOMs Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Principal Designer - BIM - Site Civils & Roads (Multi-D Projects) to join our team in Bengaluru/Gurugram.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOMs primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Job Description

We are looking for Site Civils/Roads/Data centers/Multi -Disciplinary experience staff at various levels who have worked on global design projects with strong hands‑on experience in Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) to develop and coordinate high-quality 3D BIM models and engineering deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models for Site Civils/Roads/Data centers/Multi -Disciplinary experience.
• Create and manage alignments, profiles, surfaces, corridors, templates/assemblies, superelevation, site grading and cross‑sections.
• Model drainage and utilities including stormwater, sewer, ducts, electrical, telecoms and other services.
• Develop and maintain accurate BIM models in accordance with project BIM standards, BEP and ISO 19650 requirements.
• Perform multidisciplinary model federation and BIM coordination across highways, drainage, utilities, structures and other disciplines.
• Carry out 3D clash detection using Navisworks or equivalent platforms, identify conflicts and support resolution and closure.
• Perform 3D solid extraction from Civil 3D/ORD models for BIM coordination, clash detection, quantity verification and downstream applications.
• Ensure extracted solids and federated models maintain correct geometry, coordinates and model integrity.
• Produce plans, profiles, sections, details, schedules and model-based deliverables.
• Perform model health checks, self‑checking and BIM/CAD QA/QC.
• Manage references, model revisions, naming conventions and information exchange through CDE platforms.
• Coordinate with engineers, BIM coordinators, designers and other disciplines to resolve modelling and design issues.
• Support model-based quantities, constructability reviews and digital engineering workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, BIM coordinators, designers and project stakeholders.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical issues, modelling constraints, clashes and proposed solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Software & Technical Skills

Essential:

• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• AutoCAD / MicroStation
• 3D BIM Modelling
• Clash Detection & Model Coordination
• 3D Solid Extraction
• Navisworks
• ProjectWise / Autodesk Construction Cloud

Desirable:

• Dynamo
• BIM/CDE workflows
• ISO 19650
• International highway and infrastructure standards

Preferred Candidate

A hands‑on Civil Infrastructure BIM Modeler capable of developing coordinated road, highway, drainage and utility models, performing clash detection and 3D solid extraction, and supporting BIM coordination and model‑based deliverables.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

or a related Civil/Infrastructure Engineering discipline.

Essential Experience

• 12+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of civil 3D modelling and multidisciplinary BIM coordination.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and survey information.
• Experience producing accurate, coordinated models and drawings to project standards.
• Strong QA/QC, problem‑solving and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to tight project deadlines.

Additional information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM.