Design Technology Specialist Job Listing at HOK in Toronto, ON (Job ID 758-Toronto, ON, Canada)

Description

Provides project-specific application of expert design technology techniques and in-directly reports to the firm-wide Advanced Technology Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Provides expertise and/or advisement to project teams for implementation of advanced design technology techniques.
• Provides feedback on project-based activities to the firmwide Advanced Technology Group.
• Can be a resource and team member in all phases of the project.
• Maintains current knowledge of design software, industry developments in integrated practice, and other applicable techniques.
• Devotes time to research new and upcoming technologies.

• May contribute to the production of project deliverables.
• Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating project team members in the use of advanced technologies.

• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

• Utilizes specialist knowledge to conduct complex modeling, data management, analysis and/or optimization for architectural designs such as building massing or exterior enclosures.
• Provides specialized design analyses such as pedestrian/egress simulation, sustainable design analysis, or code compliance analysis.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, information technology or a related discipline required.
• 5 years' progressive experience in BIM/3D modeling and drawing package development
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge in building information modeling programs and applicable techniques.  
• Expertise in Revit required, Dynamo an asset.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling and analysis software such as Rhino/Grasshopper, Navisworks, SketchUp, 3dsMax Design; including the ability to configure these programs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Newforma preferred.
• Proficiency or knowledge in dRofus, data management, and table-based SQL management required.
• Knowledge of Python programming language preferred.
• Knowledge about sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
• Ability to effectively manage and mentor a team.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

OTHER:

• Must have or be eligible for a reliability, or higher, security clearance with PSPC
• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.