Senior Computational Designer (Remote Work Option)

Lensa - CDM Smith: Senior Computational Designer

This job description outlines the requirements for a 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 methodologies to drive innovation and efficiency within our AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) business lines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design automation solutions utilizing visual scripting tools like Dynamo, Grasshopper, and Generative Components.
• Apply expert knowledge of AEC design automation/computational design.
• Utilize Python and C# to create custom tools and integrate with Autodesk Platform Services (APS) and other APIs.
• Develop and implement DevOps practices, including GitHub, Azure, and/or other development infrastructure.
• Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities for design automation and drive their success in using design technology.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, building rapport and credibility as a strategic and diplomatic partner.
• Apply innovative thinking and critical analysis to generate new solutions and ideas that create value and improve processes.
• Lead and execute highly complex or specialized projects with a detail-oriented approach.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range Minimum: $89,336
• Pay Range Maximum: $147,389
• All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options

• Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Additional Information

• 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.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.