Digital Engineer

DMA Engineers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DMA Engineers is seeking a Digital Engineer to advance design automation and digital workflows for building services projects in Brisbane. You will lead computational design workflows, develop Dynamo scripts, and build automation tools that streamline design, modelling, and data management across the business.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams, applying engineering principles to improve efficiency and delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or related discipline.
• Experience in the building services consulting industry.
• Strong Revit and BIM modelling capability.
• Experience developing Dynamo scripts and computational design workflows.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Understanding of engineering design principles and building services systems.
• Ability to analyse existing workflows and develop automation solutions that deliver measurable improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design automation solutions to improve engineering and documentation workflows.
• Create and maintain Dynamo scripts, Revit add-ins, and other digital tools to automate repetitive design and modelling tasks.
• Investigate, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, computational design methodologies, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand design processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a structured library of reusable tools, scripts, standards, and digital assets.
• Support BIM modelling, documentation, and coordination across building services disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, fire, and hydraulic services.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and standardisation.
• Develop business cases, roadmap plans, and gap analyses for current and future digital capabilities.
• Support clash detection, model reviews, and design coordination activities.
• Ensure all models and documentation align with BIM standards, project requirements, and client expectations.
• Assist with the integration of engineering data, digital workflows, and automation platforms across the business.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams in adopting computational design and automation tools.

Skills

Revit BIM

Dynamo scripting

Computational design

Python

C# & API

Power Platform

Data analytics

Navisworks

AI / ML

Git versioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Dynamo

Revit API

Power Automate

Git

Job description

At DMA Engineers, we’ve been designing smart, practical solutions that shape the places people live and work for over 50 years. Our strength isn’t just technical excellence—it’s the people behind it. If you’re looking for a workplace where collaboration is genuine, your contribution is valued, and your career is built with purpose, you’ll feel at home here.

What you’ll love about working here:

Competitive salary with clear career progression—no guesswork

A strong pipeline of high-profile, technically interesting projects

A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that supports each other

A forward-thinking environment that embraces innovation and new ideas

A modern inner-city office near Brisbane CBD with great amenities and transport access

Regular social events that feel more like catching up than formalities

The Role

At DMA Engineers, we are continuing to invest in digital engineering and automation to transform the way building services projects are designed and delivered.

As a Digital Engineer, you will combine engineering knowledge with digital and software development skills to develop automation solutions that improve design efficiency, consistency, and project delivery outcomes across the business.

You will lead the development of computational design workflows, Dynamo scripts, custom applications, and automation tools that streamline engineering design, modelling, documentation, and data management processes. Working closely with engineers, designers, and project teams, you will identify opportunities for innovation and help establish DMA's digital and automation capability.

This role is ideal for someone with an engineering background who enjoys solving complex problems through technology and is passionate about improving the future of engineering delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and implement design automation solutions to improve engineering and documentation workflows.

Create and maintain Dynamo scripts, Revit add-ins, and other digital tools to automate repetitive design and modelling tasks.

Investigate, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, computational design methodologies, and AI-enabled workflows.

Collaborate with engineering teams to understand design processes and identify automation opportunities.

Develop and maintain a structured library of reusable tools, scripts, standards, and digital assets.

Support BIM modelling, documentation, and coordination across building services disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, fire, and hydraulic services.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and standardisation.

Develop business cases, roadmap plans, and gap analyses for current and future digital capabilities.

Support clash detection, model reviews, and design coordination activities.

Ensure all models and documentation align with BIM standards, project requirements, and client expectations.

Assist with the integration of engineering data, digital workflows, and automation platforms across the business.

Provide guidance and support to project teams in adopting computational design and automation tools.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or related discipline).

Experience working within the building services consulting industry.

Strong Revit and BIM modelling capability.

Experience developing Dynamo scripts and computational design workflows.

Strong programming skills in Python.

Understanding of engineering design principles and building services systems.

Ability to analyse existing workflows and develop automation solutions that deliver measurable improvements.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities across a range of projects.

Experience developing applications using C# and the Revit API.

Experience with Power Platform, Power Automate, or similar automation platforms.

Knowledge of data analytics, databases, and engineering data management.

Experience with Navisworks and model coordination.

Exposure to AI, machine learning, or generative design technologies.

Experience using software development best practices, including Git/version control.

Make Your Move

If you're an engineer who enjoys solving problems through design automation, software development, and digital innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join DMA Engineers—where technical excellence is valued, collaboration is genuine, and your work makes a real difference.