Designer, Rails – Mass Transit

Aurecon

. Prepare coordinated civil, utility and combined-services drawings and models for rail and mass-transit projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeManila • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing civil, utility, and combined-services designs for rail and mass-transit projects, utilizing AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Proficient in multidisciplinary coordination, design assurance, and applying digital tools to enhance design quality and efficiency.

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AutoCAD ExpertiseCivil 3D ProficiencyRail Corridor UnderstandingDesign Assurance KnowledgeMicrosoft 365 Competence

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Hard Skills

Civil Design Preparation3D ModelingTechnical DocumentationDesign CoordinationConstructability AnalysisDrawing ControlRevisions ManagementAI Application in DesignAutomation TechniquesDigital Workflow Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CollaborationStrong CommunicationContinuous Learning MindsetProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsSharePointNavisworksRevitProjectWisePower BIPower AutomateDynamo

Industry Keywords

Rail ProjectsMass TransitDesign StandardsNSW ProjectsACT ProjectsControlled Document ManagementSurvey Information InterpretationMultidisciplinary DesignSafety in DesignServices Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare coordinated civil, utility and combined-services drawings and models for rail and mass-transit projects
Develop plans, profiles, sections, construction details and 3D models using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other design platforms
Interpret engineering requirements, survey information, standards, RFIs and multidisciplinary design inputs
Collaborate with engineers, designers and team members across Manila and Australia to resolve interfaces and deliver coordinated designs
Ensure design outputs meet quality, constructability, safety-in-design, design-assurance and compliance requirements
Contribute to design and drawing reviews
Identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, constructability and delivery efficiency
Maintain accurate records of design deliverables, revisions, models, project inputs and progress in controlled document-management systems
Identify repetitive design and drafting activities for improvement through AI, automation and digital workflows
Trial and apply digital tools to drawing reviews, standards checking, document production, data management and design coordination
Challenge existing processes, share improvements and help build a more digitally capable rail design team
Initially support multiple Sydney Trains projects, with opportunities to contribute to rail and infrastructure projects across Australia

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience preparing civil, utility or combined-services designs for rail and mass-transit projects
Strong capability in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Sound understanding of rail corridors, services coordination, drainage, earthworks, access, track formation and road/rail interfaces
Ability to interpret engineering requirements, survey information, standards, RFIs and design inputs and convert them into clear, accurate drawings, models and technical documentation
Understanding of constructability, safety in design, multidisciplinary coordination and design-assurance requirements
Strong attention to detail, drawing control and management of revisions and design deliverables
Competence with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel, Word, Teams and SharePoint
Familiarity with common data environments and controlled document-management systems
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams across Manila and Australia
Strong interest in using AI, automation and digital tools to improve design quality, efficiency and consistency
Ability to identify repetitive tasks that could be automated
Continuous-learning mindset and willingness to trial new workflows
Ability to learn and apply new digital platforms quickly on live projects
Experience working to Sydney Trains, TfNSW and other Australian project standards, particularly on projects in NSW and the ACT (good to have)
Experience with Navisworks, Revit, ProjectWise, Power BI, Power Automate, Dynamo, Python or similar automation and digital-delivery tools (good to have)
Interest or experience in applying AI to drawing reviews, standards checking, document production, data management and design coordination (good to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities to work on diverse rail and infrastructure projects across Australia and other geographies and markets
Continuous learning and opportunities to apply skills and creativity across projects
Opportunities to trial and apply AI, automation and digital tools
Inclusive, respectful and collaborative workplace culture
Professional development through exposure to complex projects and multidisciplinary teams