OpenRoads Designer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of our work in North America—including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water—we empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining projects.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced OpenRoads Designer to join our growing transportation team and help deliver practical, high-quality solutions for roadway and civil infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll use your technical expertise to develop detailed designs and 3D models, working closely with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to support projects from design through delivery. You’ll be part of a collaborative, employee-owned organization where your ideas are valued, and you’ll have opportunities to grow your career while contributing to infrastructure that makes a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed roadway and civil site designs using Bentley OpenRoads Designer for DOT, municipal, and private sector projects.
• Prepare 3D corridor models, grading plans, and cross-sections that integrate seamlessly with survey and GIS data.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine alignments, profiles, and drainage solutions for optimal constructability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet project specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Support the preparation of plan sets, quantity take-offs, and digital deliverables for construction bidding.
• Troubleshoot design challenges and propose innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer in roadway or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of roadway geometry, grading, and drainage design principles.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and familiarity with DOT standards and CAD workflows.
• Ability to interpret survey data, utility information, and geotechnical reports.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, and clients.

Benefits

• Employee ownership with personal and group performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, and parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $84,000 - $103,000.

Schedule

Hybrid work model with a minimum of three days per week in the office. Work pattern is full-time.

Locations: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Austin, TX; The Woodlands, TX.