Parametric Design Specialist for BIM & Automation

HDR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR’s Computational Designer role focuses on providing specialized computational design expertise to support architectural design and project delivery. The role develops digital tools, parametric workflows, and data-driven design processes across project phases.

Responsibilities include creating parametric models using Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Rhino Inside, and integrating with BIM platforms like Revit and ACC, plus Python automation for BIM productivity and data extraction and reporting to

Qualifications

• Experience with parametric design workflows and Rhino/Grasshopper.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data extraction.
• Strong BIM coordination using Revit and ACC.
• Ability to develop data visualizations with Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced computational design methodologies to architectural projects.
• Develop and implement custom scripts and automation workflows.
• Create parametric models and design studies to support design options.
• Integrate computational workflows with BIM platforms for model coordination.

Skills

Parametric design

Python scripting

BIM coordination

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

Power BI

Job description

HDR’s Computational Designer role focuses on providing specialized computational design expertise to support architectural design and project delivery. The role develops digital tools, parametric workflows, and data-driven design processes across project phases.

Responsibilities include creating parametric models using Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Rhino Inside, and integrating with BIM platforms like Revit and ACC, plus Python automation for BIM productivity and data extraction and reporting to