Computational Design Lead - Master Planning at Parsons Corporation in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

computational design

automation

custom tools

ai/ml

data dashboards

tool governance

The Computational Design Lead – Master Planning will be based in Dubai, UAE, and will lead the integration of advanced digital design tools and automation across multidisciplinary teams on large‑scale urban and regional master planning projects.

Lead development and integration of computational design strategies for large‑scale master planning and urban design projects.
Collaborate with urban designers, landscape architects, and planners to create parametric and data‑driven design frameworks for feasibility and scenario planning.
Build automation solutions and digital workflows using Python, C#, Grasshopper, and Dynamo to accelerate repetitive tasks.
Create custom toolkits and plugins for Revit, Civil3D, Rhino, Bentley, and ESRI tailored to planning and infrastructure projects.
Apply AI/ML techniques to spatial analysis, generative design, land‑use optimization, energy modeling, and demographic clustering.
Design data dashboards and spatial analytics tools to visualize KPIs, phasing, zoning, and infrastructure dependencies.
Champion the Digital Master Planning agenda, guiding emerging technology adoption, data standards, and digital delivery processes.
Mentor junior team members and grow internal digital capabilities.
Lead stakeholder engagements to demonstrate computational design value and secure buy‑in.
Manage governance for tool deployment, including cybersecurity, licensing, documentation, training, and performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with ISO and BIM protocols.

Requirements

10+ years

bachelor's

leadership

revit api

python

gis

Minimum 10 + years of computational design experience with urban, landscape, or master‑planning projects.
Bachelor’s in Planning, Urban Design, Computer Science (Master’s preferred).
Proven leadership in automation and parametric design within multidisciplinary teams.
Expert knowledge of Revit API, Civil3D API, RhinoCommon API or similar SDKs.
Advanced proficiency in Python, C#, and scripting in Dynamo or Grasshopper.
Hands‑on experience with Autodesk, Rhino, Bentley, and ESRI platforms.
Experience integrating geospatial data and GIS tools into design workflows.
Demonstrated application of AI/ML in spatial design, simulations, or predictive modeling.
Strong understanding of urban development processes, sustainability metrics, zoning regulations, and planning policies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Experience with BIM and Common Data Environment ecosystems (preferred).
Experience on large‑scale masterplans in the Middle East, Asia, or Africa.
Familiarity with Forma or similar site‑planning and environmental analysis tools.
Knowledge of Smart City and Digital Twin strategies.
Understanding of ISO 19650 and digital project delivery frameworks.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1944 Founded

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.

$6 Billion Annual

Revenue Figure

The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.

Free Space Shuttle Move

Notable Achievement

The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.

Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

Culture + Values

Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.

100% Renewable

Electricity Sourcing by 2028

A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.

90% Reduction

Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045

Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.

Net-Zero Goal

GHG Emissions by 2045

Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.

Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.

Inclusion & Diversity

34% increase

Diversity Representation

The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.

33% increase

Women in Leadership

Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.

50% diverse

Executive Leadership

The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.

100% score

Human Rights Campaign Index

The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.

Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.

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Role

Description

computational design

automation

custom tools

ai/ml

data dashboards

tool governance

Lead development and integration of computational design strategies for large‑scale master planning and urban design projects.
Collaborate with urban designers, landscape architects, and planners to create parametric and data‑driven design frameworks for feasibility and scenario planning.
Build automation solutions and digital workflows using Python, C#, Grasshopper, and Dynamo to accelerate repetitive tasks.
Create custom toolkits and plugins for Revit, Civil3D, Rhino, Bentley, and ESRI tailored to planning and infrastructure projects.
Apply AI/ML techniques to spatial analysis, generative design, land‑use optimization, energy modeling, and demographic clustering.
Design data dashboards and spatial analytics tools to visualize KPIs, phasing, zoning, and infrastructure dependencies.
Champion the Digital Master Planning agenda, guiding emerging technology adoption, data standards, and digital delivery processes.
Mentor junior team members and grow internal digital capabilities.
Lead stakeholder engagements to demonstrate computational design value and secure buy‑in.
Manage governance for tool deployment, including cybersecurity, licensing, documentation, training, and performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with ISO and BIM protocols.

Requirements

10+ years

bachelor's

leadership

revit api

python

gis

Minimum 10 + years of computational design experience with urban, landscape, or master‑planning projects.
Bachelor’s in Planning, Urban Design, Computer Science (Master’s preferred).
Proven leadership in automation and parametric design within multidisciplinary teams.
Expert knowledge of Revit API, Civil3D API, RhinoCommon API or similar SDKs.
Advanced proficiency in Python, C#, and scripting in Dynamo or Grasshopper.
Hands‑on experience with Autodesk, Rhino, Bentley, and ESRI platforms.
Experience integrating geospatial data and GIS tools into design workflows.
Demonstrated application of AI/ML in spatial design, simulations, or predictive modeling.
Strong understanding of urban development processes, sustainability metrics, zoning regulations, and planning policies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Experience with BIM and Common Data Environment ecosystems (preferred).
Experience on large‑scale masterplans in the Middle East, Asia, or Africa.
Familiarity with Forma or similar site‑planning and environmental analysis tools.
Knowledge of Smart City and Digital Twin strategies.
Understanding of ISO 19650 and digital project delivery frameworks.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1944 Founded

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.

$6 Billion Annual

Revenue Figure

The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.

Free Space Shuttle Move

Notable Achievement

The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.

Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

Culture + Values

Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.

100% Renewable

Electricity Sourcing by 2028

A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.

90% Reduction

Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045

Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.

Net-Zero Goal

GHG Emissions by 2045

Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.

Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.

Inclusion & Diversity

34% increase

Diversity Representation

The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.

33% increase

Women in Leadership

Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.

50% diverse

Executive Leadership

The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.

100% score

Human Rights Campaign Index

The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.

Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.

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