Computational Urban Designer

Company Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Job Description

Our Global Architecture & Urbanism Division combines the expertise of IBI’s Buildings and Placemaking practice, our Places’ capabilities, and CRTKL’s multi-sector design leadership to offer a diverse range of solutions focusing on human-centric design, sustainability, and technology. 

Arcadis is seeking a talented Computational Designer to join our data-driven design team, focusing on urban scale projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects including neighbourhood master plans, TOD, transit planning, streetscape design, residential development, and transit technology for both public and private sector clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong data skills and the ability to build computational models throughout all phases of urban design and planning. Our team offers flexibility regarding the candidate's location. The successful candidate will have the option to work from any of our offices throughout Canada or remotely.

At Arcadis, you will be an integral member of a diverse network of design professionals who value collaboration, fresh insight, and bold talent. You will also be part of a sought-after culture that supports dynamic career advancement and prizes work/life balance. 

At Arcadis, we offer the opportunity to work on diverse, international projects ranging from individual buildings to smart cities and urban master plans. We are committed to driving innovation and excellence in data-driven design. Join our team to expand your portfolio while contributing to the digital transformation of the AEC industry. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex urban design challenges, we want to hear from you. Apply to be a part of a dynamic team at the forefront of computational design and urban design.

Role accountabilities:

• Develop and implement computational design strategies for urban planning projects, including modeling, documentation, visualization, and data analytics
• Research and provide context for planning projects, including zoning, relevant local laws, housing policies, and local initiatives.
• Gather, clean, and organize data for project use
• Engage directly with clients to understand their goals and outline project requirements
• Lead portions of projects under the supervision of computational design leadership
• Incorporate planning fundamentals and principles into computational models
• Advance parametric and GIS capabilities within the computational design practice
• Contribute to growing the Computational Design team’s presence within the company's broader planning division
  

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning/Design, Civil Engineering, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field
• Experience with master planning, affordable housing, urban design or transit planning
• Strong skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, and GIS, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and proceeses
• Inquisitive and self-motivated individual with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain precision and attention to detail
• Ability to deliver high-quality work within challenging project timeframes and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python and C# would be a plus
• Familiarity with machine learning applications in urban planning and design would be a plus
• Understanding of current planning and design issues across multiple disciplines would be a plus

Additional Information

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s 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. 
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll 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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. 

We request applicants submit RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.

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