Senior Highway Engineer

About the role

Arup is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join its highways team. You will lead the design of road alignments for major urban, rural, and local road projects, delivering high‑quality 3D models and technical documentation in line with Australian standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead road alignment design for highways, local roads and related infrastructure.
• Prepare and review 3D models using the 12d Model software package, ensuring compliance with design standards and project requirements.
• Delegate, direct and review work performed by junior designers and engineers, providing training and development.
• Manage alignment design delivery against programme timelines and budgets.
• Develop technical solutions to design challenges and produce verification documentation.
• Collaborate with team leaders to identify skills gaps and support junior staff development.
• Ensure designs meet relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and road safety guidelines.

Required profile

• Recognised tertiary qualification in engineering.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution or working towards eligibility.
• Extensive knowledge of road alignment design and familiarity with Transport for Main Roads (TMR), Austroads and Australian Standards.
• Proven experience applying TMR standards across all project stages, from planning to contract documentation.

Required skills

• 12d Model software proficiency.
• Experience with BIM and 3D modelling.
• Road alignment design expertise.
• Knowledge of Transport for Main Roads standards, Austroads and Australian Standards.
• Ability to produce drawing submissions to Queensland TMR.