Computational Designer

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Computational Designer to join our data-driven design team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple practice sectors expanding your portfolio while collaborating with senior professionals on local and international projects. Our projects range from buildings to neighborhood master plans urban design transit-oriented development (TOD) transit planning streetscape design parks and residential development for both public and private sector clients.

Our team offers flexibility regarding the candidates location. The successful candidate will have the option to work anywhere we have an office in Canada.

Role accountabilities:

• Develop and implement computational design expertise across the firm
• Build computational models for various projects
• Gather and manage data including database management
• Create presentation materials and assist with project proposals
• Develop internal tools for efficiency and excellence
• Collaborate with internal and external clients to understand their needs and develop strategies
• Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies best practices and software applications
• Build technical expertise across the firm and provide continuing education
• Communicate technical ideas in an accessible manner
• Build quality relationships with team members and across the organization

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture Landscape Architecture Urban Design Computational Design Interactive Media Design Computer Science Software Engineering Hardware Engineering or related fields (Masters Degree preferred)
• Strong skills in Rhino and Grasshopper for building complex parametric models.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python or C# highly preferred)
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a professional Urban Design Planning Landscape Architectural or Architectural firm preferred
• Project portfolio showcasing parametric modeling
• Multidisciplinary interests in Urban Design Landscape Architecture Transportation and Urban/Regional Planning
• Inquisitive and self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task with a keen eye for detail and precision
• Ability to deliver in challenging project timeframes and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for helping architecture engineering and planning business lines drive success utilizing design/delivery technology and automation
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Critical thinking skills to develop innovative solutions
• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively
• Ability to work and think across scales from big picture vision to project details

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.