Technical Officer - Highways

Technical Officer - Highways Full-time State/Province: Western Australia Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Perth, WA - 58 Mounts Bay Road Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

How you’ll make a difference Our Perth highways team is in a strong position, delivering major transport projects locally while continuing to secure new work nationally. There’s real momentum, a healthy forward pipeline and the support of a broader ANZ technical network so you’ll have consistent project exposure and the backing to do your best work. Deliver highways design across transport infrastructure projects, including civil arrangements, geometric design (road, cycleway, footpath), signage, PUP and safety barriers Produce high-quality drawings and models using in line with RPDM, AustRoads and client standards Provide technical guidance and support to design team members, including mentoring and training on digital design tools and workflows Work under limited supervision to manage your own deliverables while contributing to broader project outcomes Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, supporting the integration and federation of design inputs across projects Contribute to design documentation and ensure outputs meet project specifications, quality standards and delivery timelines Support the use of BIM and digital engineering tools to enhance design coordination and project delivery 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. Please apply, all applications will be considered. 2–6 years’ experience in highway or road infrastructure drafting, ideally across transport and civil infrastructure projects. Solid skills in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, with exposure to MicroStation or OpenRoads viewed favourably depending on the project environment. Good understanding of highway geometry, road design principles, and drafting standards, with the ability to work from engineering sketches, models, and technical specifications. Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work. Experience working to AustRoads, Main Roads WA, or similar Australian standards is advantageous. Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering Drafting, Engineering Design, or a related field. Exposure to BIM, 12D, OpenRoads Designer, or construction documentation would also be beneficial.

Why you’ll love working with us Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Flexible work arrangements,