Lead Road Designer (12D / OpenRoads)

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Lead Road Designer to head design and model development for complex roadway and transport infrastructure projects in Sydney. You will create high‑quality geometric and corridor designs using 12d Model and/or OpenRoads Designer, supporting multidisciplinary teams from concept through detailed delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments, cross‑sections and corridor models to standards and client requirements.
• Generate and manage design deliverables including models, drawings, long/cross‑sections, digital terrain models and quantity take‑offs.
• Coordinate with civil, drainage, utilities, structures, traffic and survey teams to resolve interfaces and constraints.
• Apply design standards, road safety principles and constructability considerations, documenting assumptions and decisions.
• Prepare and check design outputs, layer/feature compliance and metadata for digital delivery within the TfNSW DE Framework.
• Maintain design records in the common data environment and follow configuration control procedures.

Required profile

• Proven road/highway design experience using 12d Model and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong understanding of geometric design principles and standards.
• Working knowledge of drainage and utilities interfaces affecting roadway geometry.
• Diploma or degree in civil engineering or equivalent design discipline.
• 10+ years relevant industry experience.

Required skills

• 12d Model
• OpenRoads Designer
• BIM/digital delivery
• Civil 3D (advantage)
• Navisworks/Model coordination (advantage)
• Vehicle swept‑path analysis (advantage)
• Earthworks optimisation (advantage)
• Quantity take‑off tools (advantage)

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid 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.