Lead Road and Highways Designer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what's possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, and extreme attention to detail, and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Join our dynamic team in Sydney as a
Lead Road and Highways Designer
, leading geometric design production for roads, highways, and related civil projects in our Roads & Highways (R&H) section. This position reports to a Section Leader within the Roads & Highways section of the NSW Transport business. The successful candidate will network with peers across the ANZ region to promote productivity and best practices within evolving Digital Engineering frameworks.

This role combines project leadership with championing our transition to OpenRoads technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead geometric design production on assigned projects
• Serve as OpenRoads Lead, overseeing implementation and training
• Lead design teams on major projects and work independently on medium-scale initiatives
• Provide client-facing support and develop solutions with the engineering team
• Review design output of road designers within project teams
• Contribute to design production using OpenRoads
• Troubleshoot designs and foster a learning culture for team upskilling
• Guide junior designers and remote staff in OpenRoads application and design standards
• Interface with Design Managers, Project Engineers, and offshore Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams
• Participate in team, project, and client meetings
• Support sales efforts through tender and proposal contributions

Here's what you'll need

• Expertise in OpenRoads and other geometric road design software (12d, Civil 3D)
• Proficiency in creating 3D road design and federated BIM models
• Strong knowledge of design standards, particularly Austroads
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, virtual environment

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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