Computational Design and Automation Specialist

Parsons Oman; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the design and planning industry seeks an Automation Specialist to enhance automation capabilities within its processes. The role requires a strong programming background with experience in design software. Join Parsons to leverage your skills in a dynamic work environment and contribute to innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an Automation Specialist.
• Strong understanding of software APIs.
• Proficiency in Python and C# is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create automation workflows to enhance design development processes.
• Develop automation tools using Python and C#.
• Collaborate with the design team to implement effective automation strategies.

Skills

Programming

Automation

Communication Skills

AI/ML Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Revit

Civil3D

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented computational design and automation specialist to join our Design and Planning Studio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming, specifically with languages such as Python, C#, and experience in the design and construction industry, mainly architecture, landscape design, and master planning. As an automation specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing automation solutions to optimize our design processes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Create efficient automation workflows to enhance design development processes.
• Design, develop, and implement automation tools using Python, C#, and other languages that streamline operations and improve productivity.
• Build scripts for common computational design software like Grasshopper, Dynamo, etc.
• Develop custom applications for platforms such as Autodesk, Bentley and ESRI; create plugins to enhance functionality & user experience.
• Develop intuitive dashboards based on project requirements for presenting analytical data.
• Develop user interfaces allowing end-users to effectively utilize complex scripts without requiring extensive technical knowledge.
• Leverage AI (Artificial Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning) techniques to build innovative solutions enhancing design capabilities.
• Work closely with the design team to understand their needs for effective development of appropriate automation strategies.
• Organize software cybersecurity approvals; manage software publishing; create training materials including manuals & user guides; monitor the rollout schedule.
• Provide ongoing support for deployed tools ensuring they maintain functionality; register bug fixes & forward them to the developer.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all automated processes within the organization's systems.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Proven experience as an Automation Specialist or similar role in a design environment
• Strong understanding of software APIs such as Revit API, Civil3D API, etc. is essential for creating efficient solutions within the design environment.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, or other relevant programming languages is essential
• Experience building scripts for computational design software like Grasshopper, Dynamo, etc., is required
• Experience with Autodesk, Bentley and ESRI software platforms is required; plugin development experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques would be a plus
• Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD, Revit, Civil3D, Rhino, SketchUp, etc., is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience working on a variety of projects

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