Generative Design Engineer, BIM & VDC Automation

HNTB Corporation

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 216,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Senior Generative Design Engineer to lead digital delivery strategies for transportation infrastructure projects. The role centers on parametric and generative design workflows and reusable tools integrated into existing design processes.

You will collaborate with VDC teams, translate design intent into scalable computational solutions, and advance BIM workflows, model coordination, and data analytics to improve quality and outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Experience developing parametric and generative design workflows.
  • Strong understanding of design logic, geometry, and constraints.
  • Able to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with infrastructure and/or complex building projects.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and leads digital delivery strategies for critical design and construction projects.
  • Develops BIM workflows and oversees model coordination and visualization.
  • Implements cutting-edge technologies and integrates with project systems.
  • Leads automation initiatives and data analytics for construction insights.
  • Provides technical leadership and mentorship across VDC teams.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to align digital deliverables with project goals.
  • Ensures quality, scalability, and compliance of digital outputs.
  • Manages tasks and budgets.
  • Serves as Subject Matter Expert on pursuit teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Parametric design
Generative design
Automation
Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in CAD/BIM/VDC
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Dynamo for Revit
Grasshopper
Open Source tools
Python
C#/.NET
Revit
Civil3D
InfraWorks
Navisworks

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Senior Generative Design Engineer to lead digital delivery strategies for transportation infrastructure projects. The role centers on parametric and generative design workflows and reusable tools integrated into existing design processes.

You will collaborate with VDC teams, translate design intent into scalable computational solutions, and advance BIM workflows, model coordination, and data analytics to improve quality and outcomes.

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