Transportation Digital Design Delivery Lead (Canada)

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Digital Design Delivery Lead to support the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation and transit infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will champion the use of digital tools, data management, and model-based design processes (e.g., BIM, GIS, CDEs) to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and quality across multi-disciplinary project teams.

This role is based in any major Canadian office.

AECOM is one of the world’s leading firms with opportunities to work with a wide variety of clients on planning, engineering, design, and digital projects. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with the most exciting and challenging projects around the world.

Digital AECOM exists within AECOM’s sphere of innovation, an expanding ecosystem of tools, systems, and processes — and a team of over 2,000 digital practitioners who understand the challenges facing the infrastructure industry, and our responsibility to respond in an impactful and enduring way.

As a member of the Canada Region digital team, you will work with professionals in the Transportation Business line across Canada and with other business lines in the geography and around the world to advance AECOM’s global digital capabilities and projects.

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate a positive can-do attitude, is customer focused, a critical thinker and problem solver and ready to apply their knowledge and skill sets to establish a rewarding, long-term career utilizing principles and methods for AEC Design and Digital Consulting projects

This is a newly created role.

As the Digital Design Delivery Lead for the GTA Transportation Business Line you will be a champion for:

• Lead the development and implementation of digital design strategies for transportation infrastructure projects.

• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure that BIM, CAD, and other digital tools are embedded in project workflows.

• Manage and maintain Common Data Environments (CDEs), ensuring consistent standards, version control, and structured data delivery.

• Establish and enforce digital standards, templates, and model validation checks aligned with client and industry requirements.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure digital deliverables meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

• Train, mentor, and upskill design teams in the use of digital delivery platforms and best practices.

• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and recommending process improvements.

• Ensuring staff have access to the tools and equipment they need

• Driving the implementation of digital information plans and strategies

• Working knowledge of ISO 19650 standards suite and related BIM standards

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline(engineering, IT, etc.) + 10 years of relevant experience including BIM leadership in the transportation AEC space or engineering technologist diploma + 12 years relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience

• Critical thinking to identify issues, present solutions and follow through to ensure completion.

• Executing multi discipline design projects within BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud or ProjectWise.

• Extensive transportation experience with Revit, Civil3d, MicroStation and OpenRoads

• Computational design & Automation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Automated design using Dynamo, Orkestra and Grasshopper

• Experience with parametric design, automation (Dynamo, Python), or AI/ML in design workflows.

• Self-starter with the ability to work as a positive, energized and adaptable global team member

• Flexible with work times to align with colleagues in different time zones

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and influence senior leaders.

• Extremely strong relationship building skills.

• Demonstrated ability to champion and drive ideas/programs/solutions

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to work under pressure and prioritize effectively

• Able to demonstrate passion, energy and drive, especially in the face of resistance.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.