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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

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs,



and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this chance sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM

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