Civil Specialist - Highway Design (OpenRoads)

About the role

AECOM is hiring a Civil Highway Designer (OpenRoads) in Sudbury, Ontario, to support MTO highway infrastructure projects within a multidisciplinary engineering team. The role contributes to provincial roadway design, including urban and rural highways, under the guidance of senior engineering leadership, and works with traffic, environmental and structural engineering colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Develop roadway designs for MTO projects using OpenRoads, from preliminary design through detailed design and construction support.
• Prepare plans, profiles, cross-sections, geometric layouts, drainage designs, utility coordination drawings and related technical documentation.
• Apply Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) standards and Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidelines across all project phases.
• Coordinate with traffic, environmental, structural, drainage and utility teams, and support integrated project delivery.
• Develop design quantities, cost estimates and contract documentation, and support tendering and construction.
• Take part in client, subconsultant and contractor meetings, document decisions and follow up on action items.
• Support project managers and technical leads with schedule, resource and budget matters, and monitor progress and risks.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations, and mentor junior designers and technologists.
• Maintain quality management procedures, drafting standards and industry best practices, and promote continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Civil Engineering Technician/Technology diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• 1+ year of experience using Bentley InRoads or OpenRoads.
• 4+ years of experience using AutoCAD.
• Preferred: 5+ years in civil engineering focused on transportation and roadway design, experience delivering MTO projects, consulting engineering background, OACETT certification, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• AutoCAD (4+ years)
• Bentley InRoads or OpenRoads (1+ year)
• Preferred: OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D and InRoads

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available. This is a newly created role, and new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.