OpenRoads Designer: Roadway Design Specialist (Hybrid)

Mott MacDonald; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced OpenRoads Designer to join our growing transportation team in Houston. You will develop roadway and civil site designs, build 3D models, and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects.

We offer a hybrid in-office culture with opportunities for career growth and a stake in a large employee-owned organization focused on sustainability and innovation across North America.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer in roadway or civil infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and familiarity with DOT standards and CAD workflows.
• Ability to interpret survey data, utility information, and geotechnical reports.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed roadway and civil site designs using Bentley OpenRoads Designer for DOT, municipal, and private sector projects.
• Prepare 3D corridor models, grading plans, and cross-sections that integrate with survey and GIS data.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine alignments, profiles, and drainage solutions for constructability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet project specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Support the preparation of plan sets, quantity take-offs, and digital deliverables for construction bidding.
• Troubleshoot design challenges and propose innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced OpenRoads Designer to join our growing transportation team in Houston. You will develop roadway and civil site designs, build 3D models, and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects.

We offer a hybrid in-office culture with opportunities for career growth and a stake in a large employee-owned organization focused on sustainability and innovation across North America.