Principal Road Design Technologist / Principal Road Design engineerFlexible

This role will see you enhance the capabilities and reputation of WSP’s Victorian Bridges, Aviation and Roads (BAR) team via your leadership and OpenRoads skills. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future-ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our BAR team leverages a collaborative approach, the latest technology and a culture of innovation across the planning, design, and management phases to deliver sustainable connectivity, mobility, and resiliency to Australian communities. 

Our recent and current projects include the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance for the North East Link Project, Bridge Inn Road Duplication and Bogong High Plains Road Landslip Rectification for Major Road Projects Victoria, Southern Program Alliance for Level Crossing Removal Project, and the Department of Transport and Planning Technical Advisor.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Road and Civil design teams on the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects.
• Set up, manage and implement design workflows in OpenRoads.
• Develop detailed designs using OpenRoads for Roads and Civil projects.
• Train, mentor, and guide our technologists and engineers in road and civil design using OpenRoads.
• Act as a technical advisor to WSP Australia Clients for any OpenRoads matters.
• Develop and implement continuous improvements to processes and workflows for efficient delivery.
• Explore and develop automation in design processes.

 About You

You are currently leading and driving development of OpenRoads, or you have advanced OpenRoads skills and are looking to step into the development space. You have demonstrated advanced skills in OpenRoads, including a background in mentoring team members and sharing your expertise. You have excellent communications skills and significant knowledge and experience working with AustRoads Guides and relevant State Supplements.

• Bachelor of Engineering or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, or similar qualification
• Experience as a Lead Road/Civil Design Engineer or Designer on major transport infrastructure projects, preferably within Victoria
• Highly experienced in the setup, management, and use of Bentley OpenRoads for civil, roads, or rail design and modelling
• Skills in programming and automation in related platforms is highly desirable
• Demonstrated high level of competence in the development of concept, functional, and detailed design for civil and roads 
• Experience in working in an ISO19650 compliant ProjectWise Environment for the management of design models.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future Ready^TM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. 

At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture that celebrates different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

We want here to be a place where you’ll always find new ways to grow – where you’ll design your path and do what truly matters to you.

We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and well-being of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive click here: WSP Benefits.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

Imagine a better future for us all – and a better future for you.

WSP. With us, you can.