Engineering Computational Design Lead

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

PAE is seeking an Engineering Computational Design Lead to serve as a product owner for PAE’s engineering automation tool stack. Owning tool vision, roadmap, and backlog while shipping key features through scripting and add-ins. The role delivers reliable, production-ready, Revit-centered tools and computational workflows that connect analytical intent to design execution and improve efficiency, consistency, and quality. This role spends the majority of time building and shipping, supported by agile delivery, enablement, and post-release triage. It partners with technical staff discipline leads and the Director of Design Technology to align priorities and rollout; adoption is a shared outcome. The role translates stakeholder needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and release plans, and tracks product performance with discipline leadership. Contribute to the shared automation framework and follow common packaging/testing standards to maximize reuse across disciplines. This role operates with a single-discipline charter and prioritizes high-frequency workflow improvements over general BIM support requests. PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or a closely related field
8+ years' experience in BIM, automation, or computational design within the AEC industry
Ability to share examples of shipped tools (portfolio, demo, or code samples)
Demonstrated success delivering production-ready digital tools and workflows
Advanced capability in Autodesk Revit (workflows and/or API tooling) and strong understanding of BIM data structures
Strong understanding of building systems design workflows
Demonstrated experience using Dynamo and programming languages Python and C#
Practical experience developing, deploying, and supporting Revit API tools in production environments
Experience shipping production tools using version control (Git), packaging/distribution, and basic testing/validation; familiarity with telemetry-lite or structured support/triage is a plus
Familiarity with computational design, optimization concepts, and parametric systems
Experience supporting analysis workflows and interpreting outputs
Working knowledge of data interoperability, APIs, and tool-adjacent data workflows
Ability to translate defined requirements into scalable technical solutions
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative mindset with a strong service and reliability focus
Previous experience supporting MEP engineering project delivery in an AEC environment

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications preferred (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional)

Responsibilities

Own the tool vision and backlog and serve as a hands-on contributor, delivering automation and add-ins directly while coordinating additional development capacity as needed
Lead agile delivery for the tool stack, including intake, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews/retrospectives, and release planning; define acceptance criteria and definition of done
Develop and maintain design automation solutions using Dynamo (including packaged graphs), Python, and C#, following established coding standards and documentation practices
Build and support Revit API add-ins and configurator-style tools that enable consistent, accessible workflows
Implement repeatable workflows connecting analytical intent to production BIM models
Develop computational design and optioneering solutions for engineering problems such as layout logic, zoning strategies, system configuration, element placement, and option evaluation
Support early-phase analysis workflows by structuring inputs/outputs and connecting results to model-based execution (in partnership with discipline SMEs)
Assist with integration of analysis engines into Revit-centered workflows and support interpretation of results
Support data interoperability workflows using Revit data exchange patterns and relevant APIs to enable reliable data movement between models, analysis tools, and downstream consumers
Enable data visibility for non-Revit users by producing structured tool outputs and defining reporting requirements; partner with BI/data teams for enterprise dashboards
Build tool-adjacent data workflows and lightweight services as needed for tool outcomes, using approved firm platforms and security patterns; partner with IT/security for hosting, identity, and enterprise architecture
Deliver documentation, templates, reusable packages, and enablement materials; coordinate rollout and feedback loops with discipline leads and the Director of Design Technology
Provide technical mentoring to engineering “Citizen Developers” and BIM staff
Contribute to and steward the shared automation framework with peer Leads/tool owners (shared libraries, code review standards, packaging/versioning conventions, testing patterns) to increase reuse and reliability across disciplines
Participate in testing, validation, and deployment; own post-release triage with a transparent bug backlog and support cadence with clear escalation paths (not implied 24/7 on-call)
Represent PAE at technical user groups or conferences as directed and share learnings internally
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
Cell phone stipend
Life insurance and disability benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Employee Assistance Program
9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation