CDM Smith is seeking a Computational Designer to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be a key member within the Design Technology group, driving the firm’s digital transformation in design automation, computational design strategies, and BIM technologies by providing strategic guidance, technological vision, and solution development. This group specifically creates computational solutions to complex architecture, engineering, and environmental science problems with BIM/CAD/computational design technologies from a design technology perspective. This position is for a person who has computational design capabilities, is experienced with AEC design technologies, and excels at framing problems, shaping & creating solutions, and championing implementation. This individual will also engage in research and development and provide strategic oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record in the field of computational design technology within the AEC and/or Engineering environment, with a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity leading to tangible results.

Under the direction of the Design Automation Manager, the duties and responsibilities for this position include:
• Supporting projects of solving design and process challenges using BIM applications and computational design tools such as Autodesk Revit/Civil3D/AutoCAD/Plant3D and Dynamo, Rhino and Grasshopper, Bentley applications and Generative Components, and other associated digital tools and code languages such as Python/C#.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice, building and maintaining excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Supporting initiatives and efforts, with your BIM, CAD, and computational design expertise.
• Staying at the forefront of the latest developments and advancements, including new and emerging technologies & best practices and new tools & software applications impacting digital design – and how they could impact CDM Smith.
• Developing and maintaining documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for design technology hardware/software in use across the business.
• Presenting to both internal and external audiences, representing the company at industry events and conferences.
• Performing other miscellaneous tasks associated with being a senior member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team.



Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge and proven ability in AEC design automation/computational design within and engineering environment.
• Experience with visual scripting tools like Dynamo, Grasshopper, and Generative Components.
• Inquisitive, with a desire to ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of business issues.
• Passionate about helping AEC business lines drive their success in using design technology and design automation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well with people from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic and diplomatic partner with our business units.
• Innovative and able to apply critical thinking skills to generate new solutions/ideas that create value and improve processes.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to lead and execute highly complex or specialized projects.
• Proficient in Python and C#, with experience using these languages to create custom tools and integrate with Autodesk Platform Services (APS) and other APIs is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, GitHub, Azure, and/or other development infrastructure, along with knowledge of project management and agile development processes are considered assets.


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