Design Technology - Computation Lead

Description

• Support a fast-growing data-driven design community of practitioners in the region
• Research opportunities and implement the integration of additional datasets such as geospatial data, proprietary data, and operational data
• Leverage the outcomes of trained data models to explore trends and define insights in alignment with business and client needs
• Consult teams on design and delivery workflows utilizing multiple digital design technology and platforms on high performance projects
• Collaborate with the data team to develop, train and deploy ML algorithms leveraging a continuous flow of data from data-rich design authoring tools
• Participate in the convergence of multiple aspects of our overall digital strategy with data and insights generation in alignment with business goals
• Research emerging technologies in the AEC space and make recommendations on build vs. buy strategies
• Educate staff to learn computational design software platforms, design process and design management focused energy, thermal and daylighting simulation
• Document case studies to demonstrate the value of computational approach to high performance buildings
• Support R&D efforts for implementing data, ML and AI in the AEC practice

Requirements

• Experience in architectural practice with management experience in design and document production
• Proficiency with Revit API, and at least one of Python, C#, or JavaScript
• 5+ years of experience in a design or construction environment
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture with proven equivalent professional experience in Applied Data, Data Engineering, or Data Analysis.
• Experience with various machine learning, LLMs & generative AI technologies, performance evaluation and creating end-to-end ML pipelines
• Must have architectural practice experience. Licensed architect preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to work in a highly creative environment and collaborate on solutions to complex problems
• Proficiency with Data Visualization Tools like PowerBI (DAX, Power Query, etc.) as well as tools for visualizing ML and GenAI
• Proficiency with Revit, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper with a focus on analysis workflows
• Experience with using Git + source control in a team environment
• Have strong abilities to connect new technology with the needs of architectural design
• Ability to make clear, compelling visual presentations to present technical analyses to non-technical audiences
• Experience with Azure, Microsoft Fabric and REST API are a plus

Benefits

• The base salary will be estimated between 85K-115k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance