MOT Principal Designer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented MOT Designer, Principal (3D ORD Modeler) to join our team full-time to support one of the many large transformative transportation projects that we have either won, are currently pursuing, or will pursue across the nation.

Some of the larger projects are located in the states of:

•            Tennessee

•            Georgia

•            North Carolina

•            Virginia

•            Indiana

In this role, you will help deliver the design for projects that have a construction value greater than $1 billion, and in turn assist in enhancing the mobility, safety, and reliability for communities who live along and travel through these critical corridors.

This position is remote, and the selected candidate will have flexibility in work location while still supporting virtual collaboration with Parsons teams.

Parsons is one of the premier design-build firms in the country with over 16,000 employees worldwide and nearly $7 Billion in revenue. Most recently, we have been the engineer of record or have assisted on some of the most challenging projects in the country, including:

•            the Gordie Howe Bridge near Detroit, MI

•            the Clear Path projects in Indianapolis, IN

•            Brent Spence project in Cincinnati, OH

•            the SR 400 project in Atlanta, GA

These high visibility Design-Build and Public Private Partnership "P3" projects and many others are career defining opportunities and offer complex, challenging work for our entire professional staff and new hires, who work seamlessly together from offices across the country.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead 3D modeling of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and construction staging using OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and related platforms
• Develop integrated 3D models showing temporary alignments, cross sections, signage, barriers, and phasing for major projects
• Coordinate 3D MOT models with roadway, structures, utilities, and other discipline models to ensure consistency and clash-free designs
• Produce high-quality plan sheets, visualizations, and model-based deliverables to support design, review, and construction
• Develop and implement 3D CADD standards, templates, and workflows for MOT design on large programs
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to designers and engineers on 3D modeling best practices
• Support design-build teams with rapid model updates and scenario evaluations for MOT alternatives
• Participate in QA/QC of models and ensure adherence to client and Parsons digital delivery requirements

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Associate degree in drafting/design technology or equivalent technical education and experience
• 10+ years of experience in transportation CADD production with substantial 3D modeling experience using OpenRoads Designer or similar tools
• Demonstrated experience developing 3D models for roadway or MOT applications on complex projects
• Strong knowledge of CADD standards, workflows, and file management for large projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Experience on large design-build or P3 projects using model-based delivery for MOT
• Experience with visualization tools or platforms linked to 3D models (e.g., LumenRT, Navisworks, or similar)
• Experience developing CADD standards or leading digital delivery initiatives
• Experience providing training or mentoring on 3D modeling tools and workflows
• Familiarity with BIM processes and data requirements for transportation projects

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $42.50 - $74.38

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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