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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:
NoneThis 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 - $74.38We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in drafting/design technology or equivalent technical education and experience
- 10+ years of transportation CADD production experience with substantial 3D modeling 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
- Experience on large design-build or P3 projects using model-based delivery for MOT
- Experience with visualization tools linked to 3D models (e.g., LumenRT, Navisworks)
- 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
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
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