Principal Road Designer page is loaded## Principal Road Designerlocations: Perth, Western Australia, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2120112**Title:**Principal Road Designer*This is a rare opportunity to step into a key technical leadership role within KBR's Perth Design team and influence how major road infrastructure is designed and delivered across Western Australia.***About the Role:**As the **Principal Roads Designer**, you will be the technical authority for road design modelling and BIM‐enabled digital engineering in **Perth**. You will set direction, establish standards and lead the delivery of high‐quality, constructible road design models and drawing packages across complex MRWA projects. A critical aspect of the role is building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with MRWA, working collaboratively to align on standards, design intent and delivery outcomes.This role will appeal to a senior roads professional with established MRWA relationships who is looking to combine deep technical expertise with a people leadership position. You will mentor designers, strengthen digital engineering capability within the Perth team and collaborate with national counterparts to align standards and drive continuous improvement.**Key Responsibilities:*** Provide technical leadership for road design and OpenRoads modelling on MRWA projects.* Act as the primary technical authority for road and civil design modelling within the Perth office.* Own the quality and delivery of 3D models and drawing packages from concept to IFC.* Set, govern and assure modelling standards, workflows and design compliance.* Apply professional judgement to complex design and site conditions.* Support BIM‐enabled digital engineering and multidisciplinary model coordination.* Deliver and coordinate concept and detailed designs across multiple disciplines.* Build strong, trusted relationships with MRWA, clients and statutory authorities.* Mentor and uplift road designers, contributing to technical excellence and continuous improvement.* Collaborate nationally to align standards, support workshare and improve delivery efficiency.**Skills & Experience:*** Diploma or equivalent qualification in civil design or a related discipline.* Minimum 15 years' experience in civil road design and drafting.* Demonstrated experience leading model and drawing package delivery for MRWA road projects.* Advanced proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer.* Strong capability in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.* Extensive experience working within Austroads, MRWA Supplements and Australian Standards.* Advanced technical skills in 3D corridor and terrain modelling, intersections, superelevation and quantity extraction.* Strong understanding of road geometry, earthworks modelling, drainage integration and constructability.* Proven ability to technically review and assure models and drawings to a senior technical standard.* Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with MRWA and project partners.* Proactive, solutions‐focused mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.At KBR, our people are at the heart of our success. We create an environment where you can flourish, feel valued and focus on doing what you do best.Together, we deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow. Our reputation for excellence is built on our people and a culture of caring, collaboration, learning and trust. We partner closely with our clients to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact on communities across Australia.**Our values guide everything we do:*****We Value Our People*** – We respect, trust and empower one another***We Deliver*** – We are accountable and committed to excellence***We Are People of Integrity*** – We act ethically and responsibly***We Empower*** – We encourage innovation and autonomy***We Work Together*** – Collaboration sits at the heart of OneKBRAt KBR, we're a people company — combining the agility of a close‐knit team with the capability of a global leader. You'll enjoy working on iconic WA transport projects, with flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and a collaborative, supportive culture where your ideas genuinely matter.**Shape tomorrow by applying today.**Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the latest news and opportunities.#LI-DNP #LI-DNI #S-DNI* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **We Empower –** We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.* **We Are a Team of Teams –** We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.#J-18808-Ljbffr