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 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 candidate's location. The successful candidate will have the option to work from any of our offices throughout the Canada or remotely.

If you are passionate about driving digital transformation and leading the industry in computational design, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Arcadis.

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.
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

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Computational Design, Interactive Media Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related fields (Master's 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

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.

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Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.

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