Deputy Lead BIM Modeler – Highways & Site Civils

About the role

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is seeking a Deputy Modeler to Lead Modeler – BIM for highways and site civils. The role involves creating high‑quality 3D BIM models for road and utility projects and supporting multidisciplinary coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models for roads, highways, roundabouts, earthworks, drainage and utilities.
• Create and manage alignments, profiles, surfaces, corridors, templates/assemblies, superelevation, grading and cross‑sections.
• Model stormwater, sewer, ducts, electrical, telecoms and other utility networks.
• Maintain BIM models in line with project BIM standards, BEP and ISO 19650 requirements.
• Perform multidisciplinary model federation and BIM coordination across all disciplines.
• Conduct 3D clash detection using Navisworks or equivalent, identify conflicts and support resolution.
• Extract 3D solids from Civil 3D/ORD models for quantity verification and downstream applications.
• Produce plans, profiles, sections, details, schedules and other model‑based deliverables.
• Manage model health checks, QA/QC, revisions, naming conventions and information exchange via CDE platforms.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related infrastructure discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in roads, highways, utilities or civil‑infrastructure BIM modelling.
• Strong understanding of Civil 3D modelling and multidisciplinary BIM coordination.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and survey data.
• Proven track record of delivering accurate, coordinated models to project standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving, QA/QC and independent work capabilities.

Required skills

• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• AutoCAD / MicroStation
• 3D BIM modelling
• Clash detection & model coordination (Navisworks)
• 3D solid extraction
• ProjectWise / Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Dynamo, Python, VBA (desirable)
• Knowledge of BIM/CDE workflows and ISO 19650

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence and flexible work options.
• Well‑being resources, employee assistance program and voluntary benefits.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.