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Senior Designer – Roads & Highways

SMEC (an SJ Group company)
Department:Accounting
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Hobart
Location:Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:A$110,000 - A$140,000
Skills:
12DAUTOCADCIVIL DESIGNDRAFTINGROADSHIGHWAYS
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Job Description

Posted on: April 24, 2026

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. 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 a 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 Hobart office, supporting key road and highway projects across Tasmania, Victoria 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. Suitable Applicants Will Have

  • 8+ 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 Transport Authority standards (e.g. Infrastructure Tasmania, Austroads guidelines) from concept through to detailed design, construction and as-built stages will be highly regarded. 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. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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