Experienced & Senior Designers, Roads & Highways (12d)

About the job
Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities
About SMEC
SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
Infrastructure
At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.
The Role
We are currently seeking an Experienced or Senior Designer – Roads & Highways, with strong 12d experience to contribute to the design and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects. This opportunity is based in our North Sydney office, supporting key road and highway projects across NSW and wider ANZ.
You will play a pivotal role in the development and production of high-quality design solutions, working closely with engineers and project managers while also providing guidance to junior designers. This is an opportunity to further your career with a team that has a strong track record of winning and delivering major infrastructure projects.
About you
Suitable applicants will have:
6–10 years’ experience working on major transport, ideally roads and highways, projects in a similar role
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or equivalent tertiary Civil Design / Drafting qualification
Advanced proficiency in 12d (preferred) and AutoCAD
Proven ability to lead design development and deliver outputs on time and within budget
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, engineers and multidisciplinary teams
Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers and contributing to team capability
A proactive approach to driving and improving CAD and design best practice
Experience in the production of design documentation to NSW transport authority standards, including relevant Transport for NSW and Austroads requirements, from concept through to detailed design, construction and as-built stages will be highly regarded.
Don't meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. We recognise that talent comes from many different experiences and backgrounds, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture for people from all walks of life.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – carl.thiedeke@smec.com
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
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