Computational Design Specialist (Finance)
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings - architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and management - to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics - "success" to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients' expectations to "Make a Difference."
Summary
Implements and develops automation workflows in the design process. Independently identifies opportunities for task automation, supporting teams to enhance design effectiveness and increase efficiency. Applies automation to enforce company BIM standards and trains teams on BIM best practices.
Essential Duties
- Lead computational design initiatives within the department to identify applications and develop and implement strategies for adoption.
- Utilize advanced generative design techniques to explore a range of design solutions and optimize spatial layouts based on project-specific criteria and constraints.
- Develop automated option generation and scenario planning systems to evaluate design options and performance metrics quickly.
- Provide mentorship and training in computational design tools and techniques.
- Enforce practice standards by Revit model assessment and metrics.
- Capable to provide design software training
- Expert knowledge of Revit workflows and the ability to customize and automate processes within the Revit environment.
- Create tools for Revit model health check
- Work closely with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to integrate computational design solutions into real-world projects.
- Stay current with advancements in computational design technologies and continuously improve internal design tools and processes, mainly using visual scripting platforms, API's, and Python.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Required Experience
- 6+ years BIM Manager or Design technologist.
- 6+ years proven experience in Revit
- 3+ years proven experience in visual scripting or coding in the AEC field
- US Citizenship Required
Education
Degree in Architecture or engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Computer, general office skills; Communication and interpersonal skills; Organizational and time management; Analytical problem-solving; Team building and coaching. Reasonable accommodations might be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Workplace Flexibility
This position can be remote with preference to a candidate located near a physical office, but not required.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $85,000- $134,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Michael Baker International is seeking a Computational Design Specialist, who will implement and develop automation workflows in the design process. Independently identifies opportunities for task automation, supporting teams to enhance design effectiveness and increase efficiency. Applies automation to enforce company BIM standards and trains teams on BIM best practices.
