Senior Computational Designer

CDM Smith; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking a Senior Computational Designer to drive digital transformation through automation, computational design strategies, and BIM technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience, preferably with a focus on design automation within the AEC industry. This position offers fully remote or hybrid work options.

Benefits

Career opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in computational design in AEC/Engineering industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy automation scripts and custom workflows to optimize production.
• Create custom algorithms for project-specific challenges.
• Investigate new tools and workflows for computational design.
• Maintain documentation for design automation tools.
• Mentor intermediate computational designers.

Skills

Design automation

Computational design strategies

BIM technologies

Scripting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Design software

Automation scripts

Machine learning applications

Job description

Overview

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Computational Designer to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be a key leader 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 individual develops and implements computational design workflows to enhance engineering and architectural processes. Utilizes scripting and automation to optimize design efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Integrates emerging technologies and refines digital workflows to address complex design challenges. Establishes computational design standards, ensures seamless interoperability between design software, and provides technical guidance to junior designers. Monitors advancements in computational design, collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve design methodologies, and contributes to the continuous evolution of the organization’s digital capabilities. Work is performed independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Designs and deploys advanced automation scripts and custom node workflows across platforms to optimize production efficiency and reduce human error. Ensures consistency and performance across deployed tools and collaborates with teams to integrate automation into core design workflows. Identifies automation opportunities within design processes and contributes to prototyping efforts.
• Creates custom algorithms to solve project-specific challenges, enhancing design precision, performance, and automation. Collaborates with project teams to translate conceptual ideas into parametric logic. Works closely with the lead and manager to align algorithmic solutions with project goals, integrating scripts into broader workflows and supporting documentation, QA/QC, and scalability.
• Explores new tools, plugins, and workflows by conducting focused research on emerging computational design methods. Independently investigates innovative design technologies, including scripting frameworks, visual programming tools, and machine learning applications relevant to design automation.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation for design automation tools, standards, best practices, and workflows across the business. Ensures that all processes are clearly outlined and kept up to date, enabling teams to consistently follow best practices. Collaborates with stakeholders to gather insights and document improvements in automation technology, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency.
• Presents computational design concepts and custom tools to internal audiences. Promotes custom solutions to internal designers to encourage utilizing the solutions.
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to intermediate computational designers on advanced digital workflows, tools, and problem-solving strategies.
• Performs other duties as required.

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Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Computational Designer
• Group: COR
• Employment Type: Regular
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 6 years of related experience.
  • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience with computational design in the AEC/Engineering Industry highly preferred.
• Travel: Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Other Details

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Minimum: $89,336

Pay Range Maximum: $147,389

Additional Compensation: 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.

Background Check and Drug Testing 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. Drug testing may be conducted for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of background checks outside the United States will vary by country, but will not precede an interview. If subject to a background check for this position, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

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

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