Senior Computational Designer (Remote Work Option)

Lensa - CDM Smith: Senior Computational Designer

This document outlines the requirements and responsibilities for the Senior Computational Designer position at CDM Smith.

Job Overview

CDM Smith is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Computational Designer to join our team. This role will focus on leveraging design automation and computational design techniques to drive innovation and improve efficiency within our AEC business lines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design automation solutions using visual scripting tools like Dynamo, Grasshopper, and Generative Components.
• Work closely with business lines to understand their needs and identify opportunities for design automation.
• Create custom tools and integrate them with Autodesk Platform Services (APS) and other APIs, leveraging proficiency in Python and C#.
• Apply innovative thinking and critical analysis to generate new solutions that create value and improve processes.
• Lead and execute complex or specialized projects, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of concepts and solutions.
• Contribute to the development of DevOps practices, utilizing tools like GitHub, Azure, and other development infrastructure.
• Maintain a deep understanding of project management and agile development processes.

Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge and proven ability in the area of AEC design automation/computational design.
• Extensive 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.

Additional Information

• Pay Range: Minimum $89,336, Maximum $147,389
• Travel: 5%
• Visa Sponsorship: No – We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.
• Work Location Options: Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
• Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Disclaimer

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.