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AECOM is seeking a Computational Engineering Design Specialist to assist with developing/implementing automated design workflows and tools. This role is being created within our Enterprise Capabilities Team and the successful candidate will report to the Computational Design Leader.
This person will assist with the development /implementation of globally applicable automation tools and processes, in addition to working on design projects to further develop workflow definitions and test tools that have been created in a project production setting.
This role in South Africa offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, a combination of remote and office work schedules. AECOM has offices in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria (Centurion).
Job Description
This role requires expertise in several different areas, including:
- Expert user of digital production platforms in the domain of computational and parametric engineering design; At least one of the following technology stacks: Revit + Dynamo, Rhino + Grasshopper. Knowledge of more than one platform, including Generative Components, will be considered as a plus.
- Creator and author of definitions using out of the box nodes tools within the defined platforms. The ability to create and maintaining custom nodes using Python and/or C# is also preferrable.
- Parametric modelling, creation and development of smart objects (i.e.: Revit Families using adaptive components), with customisable functionality and custom-built parameters for automation
- Digital tools deployment, ensure that development is focused on production team usage, for example, automated workflows that can be operated by Revit users using Dynamo Player or Orkestra.
- Work with project teams to accurately capture the requirements of any workflow we are seeking to automate, to create a specification for the tools and content that will be required to achieve the automation aim.
- Create and author definitions that satisfy the aims of the automation workflow, so that the tool need can be validated, and deployed in production.
- Contribute to the creation of advanced parametric content that will be required by many of the automation tools being created.
- Production of 3D BIM project models aligned to project specified BIM requirements using Autodesk Revit
- In collaboration with AECOM Digital Delivery global and the Digital Engineering Leads, engage on design automation initiatives across global regions for multiple design disciplines
- Advise and provide support for interoperability procedures between authoring software, and interfacing CAD/BIM & Analysis software packages.
- Support the development of computational engineering standards and best practices, through non-project design technology workshops.
- Open and willing to be flexible regarding taking on varied types of work, learn and develop new skills for digital project delivery whilst supporting the project teams with traditional deliverables.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computational Engineering, Engineering Design, Architecture, or Information Management, or related discipline plus at least 2-3 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Very good working knowledge of BIM Platforms complimentary to using authoring tools (i.e.: BIM360/ACC, Navisworks, ProjectWise, Revizto, etc.)
- Proven track record of design automation experience using the required platforms.
- Proven track record of the ability to create complex parametric content (predominantly Revit families), for use with automation tools.
- Technical design and construction knowledge in engineering design and construction.
- Working knowledge of any of the following will be considered favourable: Revit SDK, Dynamo SDK, Forge APIs, Rhinoceros SDK, Grasshopper SDK, RhinoInside, RhinoCompute (Hops), Bentley Connect SDK, Python, C#
- Experience within Building, Transportation or Water/P&P design projects
- Architecture, Engineering or Computational Design degree or similar professional education
- Good communication skills (oral and written), and able to be an individual contributor during internal/external workshops and trainings.
Additional Information
- AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
- With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
- AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: REF42593N
Business Line: PPM
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM SA
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#J-18808-LjbffrComputational Engineering Design Specialist

Posted 1 day ago
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**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a Computational Engineering Design Specialist to assist with developing/implementing automated design workflows and tools. This role is being created within our Enterprise Capabilities Team and the successful candidate will report to the Computational Design Leader.
This person will assist with the development /implementation of globally applicable automation tools and processes, in addition to working on design projects to further develop workflow definitions and test tools that have been created in a project production setting.
This role in South Africa offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, a combination of remote and office work schedules. AECOM has offices in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria (Centurion).
**Job Description**
This role requires expertise in several different areas, including:
+ Expert user of digital production platforms in the domain of computational and parametric engineering design; At least one of the following technology stacks: Revit + Dynamo, Rhino + Grasshopper. Knowledge of more than one platform, including Generative Components, will be considered as a plus.
+ Creator and author of definitions using out of the box nodes tools within the defined platforms. The ability to create and maintaining custom nodes using Python and/or C# is also preferrable.
+ Parametric modelling, creation and development of smart objects (i.e.: Revit Families using adaptive components), with customisable functionality and custom-built parameters for automation
+ Digital tools deployment, ensure that development is focused on production team usage, for example, automated workflows that can be operated by Revit users using Dynamo Player or Orkestra.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Work with project teams to accurately capture the requirements of any workflow we are seeking to automate, to create a specification for the tools and content that will be required to achieve the automation aim.
+ Create and author definitions that satisfy the aims of the automation workflow, so that the tool need can be validated, and deployed in production.
+ Contribute to the creation of advanced parametric content that will be required by many of the automation tools being created.
+ Production of 3D BIM project models aligned to project specified BIM requirements using Autodesk Revit
+ In collaboration with AECOM Digital Delivery global and the Digital Engineering Leads, engage on design automation initiatives across global regions for multiple design disciplines
+ Advise and provide support for interoperability procedures between authoring software, and interfacing CAD/BIM & Analysis software packages.
+ Support the development of computational engineering standards and best practices, through non-project design technology workshops.
+ Open and willing to be flexible regarding taking on varied types of work, learn and develop new skills for digital project delivery whilst supporting the project teams with traditional deliverables.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computational Engineering, Engineering Design, Architecture, or Information Management, or related discipline plus at least 2-3 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Very good working knowledge of BIM Platforms complimentary to using authoring tools (i.e.: BIM360/ACC, Navisworks, ProjectWise, Revizto, etc.)
+ Proven track record of design automation experience using the required platforms.
+ Proven track record of the ability to create complex parametric content (predominantly Revit families), for use with automation tools.
+ Technical design and construction knowledge in engineering design and construction.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Working knowledge of any of the following will be considered favourable: Revit SDK, Dynamo SDK, Forge APIs, Rhinoceros SDK, Grasshopper SDK, RhinoInside, RhinoCompute (Hops), Bentley Connect SDK, Python, C#
+ Experience within Building, Transportation or Water/P&P design projects
+ Architecture, Engineering or Computational Design degree or similar professional education
+ Good communication skills (oral and written), and able to be an individual contributor during internal/external workshops and trainings.
**Additional Information**
**Additional Information**
+ AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
+ As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
+ With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
+ AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** REF42593N
**Business Line:** PPM
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Enterprise Capabilities
**Career Area:** Digital & Engineering Technology
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM SA
Computational Engineering Design Specialist

Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a Computational Engineering Design Specialist to assist with developing/implementing automated design workflows and tools. This role is being created within our Enterprise Capabilities Team and the successful candidate will report to the Computational Design Leader.
This person will assist with the development /implementation of globally applicable automation tools and processes, in addition to working on design projects to further develop workflow definitions and test tools that have been created in a project production setting.
This role in South Africa offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, a combination of remote and office work schedules. AECOM has offices in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria (Centurion).
**Job Description**
This role requires expertise in several different areas, including:
+ Expert user of digital production platforms in the domain of computational and parametric engineering design; At least one of the following technology stacks: Revit + Dynamo, Rhino + Grasshopper. Knowledge of more than one platform, including Generative Components, will be considered as a plus.
+ Creator and author of definitions using out of the box nodes tools within the defined platforms. The ability to create and maintaining custom nodes using Python and/or C# is also preferrable.
+ Parametric modelling, creation and development of smart objects (i.e.: Revit Families using adaptive components), with customisable functionality and custom-built parameters for automation
+ Digital tools deployment, ensure that development is focused on production team usage, for example, automated workflows that can be operated by Revit users using Dynamo Player or Orkestra.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Work with project teams to accurately capture the requirements of any workflow we are seeking to automate, to create a specification for the tools and content that will be required to achieve the automation aim.
+ Create and author definitions that satisfy the aims of the automation workflow, so that the tool need can be validated, and deployed in production.
+ Contribute to the creation of advanced parametric content that will be required by many of the automation tools being created.
+ Production of 3D BIM project models aligned to project specified BIM requirements using Autodesk Revit
+ In collaboration with AECOM Digital Delivery global and the Digital Engineering Leads, engage on design automation initiatives across global regions for multiple design disciplines
+ Advise and provide support for interoperability procedures between authoring software, and interfacing CAD/BIM & Analysis software packages.
+ Support the development of computational engineering standards and best practices, through non-project design technology workshops.
+ Open and willing to be flexible regarding taking on varied types of work, learn and develop new skills for digital project delivery whilst supporting the project teams with traditional deliverables.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computational Engineering, Engineering Design, Architecture, or Information Management, or related discipline plus at least 2-3 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Very good working knowledge of BIM Platforms complimentary to using authoring tools (i.e.: BIM360/ACC, Navisworks, ProjectWise, Revizto, etc.)
+ Proven track record of design automation experience using the required platforms.
+ Proven track record of the ability to create complex parametric content (predominantly Revit families), for use with automation tools.
+ Technical design and construction knowledge in engineering design and construction.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Working knowledge of any of the following will be considered favourable: Revit SDK, Dynamo SDK, Forge APIs, Rhinoceros SDK, Grasshopper SDK, RhinoInside, RhinoCompute (Hops), Bentley Connect SDK, Python, C#
+ Experience within Building, Transportation or Water/P&P design projects
+ Architecture, Engineering or Computational Design degree or similar professional education
+ Good communication skills (oral and written), and able to be an individual contributor during internal/external workshops and trainings.
**Additional Information**
**Additional Information**
+ AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
+ As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
+ With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
+ AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** REF42593N
**Business Line:** PPM
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Enterprise Capabilities
**Career Area:** Digital & Engineering Technology
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM SA
Computational Engineering Design Specialist

Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a Computational Engineering Design Specialist to assist with developing/implementing automated design workflows and tools. This role is being created within our Enterprise Capabilities Team and the successful candidate will report to the Computational Design Leader.
This person will assist with the development /implementation of globally applicable automation tools and processes, in addition to working on design projects to further develop workflow definitions and test tools that have been created in a project production setting.
This role in South Africa offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, a combination of remote and office work schedules. AECOM has offices in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria (Centurion).
**Job Description**
This role requires expertise in several different areas, including:
+ Expert user of digital production platforms in the domain of computational and parametric engineering design; At least one of the following technology stacks: Revit + Dynamo, Rhino + Grasshopper. Knowledge of more than one platform, including Generative Components, will be considered as a plus.
+ Creator and author of definitions using out of the box nodes tools within the defined platforms. The ability to create and maintaining custom nodes using Python and/or C# is also preferrable.
+ Parametric modelling, creation and development of smart objects (i.e.: Revit Families using adaptive components), with customisable functionality and custom-built parameters for automation
+ Digital tools deployment, ensure that development is focused on production team usage, for example, automated workflows that can be operated by Revit users using Dynamo Player or Orkestra.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Work with project teams to accurately capture the requirements of any workflow we are seeking to automate, to create a specification for the tools and content that will be required to achieve the automation aim.
+ Create and author definitions that satisfy the aims of the automation workflow, so that the tool need can be validated, and deployed in production.
+ Contribute to the creation of advanced parametric content that will be required by many of the automation tools being created.
+ Production of 3D BIM project models aligned to project specified BIM requirements using Autodesk Revit
+ In collaboration with AECOM Digital Delivery global and the Digital Engineering Leads, engage on design automation initiatives across global regions for multiple design disciplines
+ Advise and provide support for interoperability procedures between authoring software, and interfacing CAD/BIM & Analysis software packages.
+ Support the development of computational engineering standards and best practices, through non-project design technology workshops.
+ Open and willing to be flexible regarding taking on varied types of work, learn and develop new skills for digital project delivery whilst supporting the project teams with traditional deliverables.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computational Engineering, Engineering Design, Architecture, or Information Management, or related discipline plus at least 2-3 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Very good working knowledge of BIM Platforms complimentary to using authoring tools (i.e.: BIM360/ACC, Navisworks, ProjectWise, Revizto, etc.)
+ Proven track record of design automation experience using the required platforms.
+ Proven track record of the ability to create complex parametric content (predominantly Revit families), for use with automation tools.
+ Technical design and construction knowledge in engineering design and construction.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Working knowledge of any of the following will be considered favourable: Revit SDK, Dynamo SDK, Forge APIs, Rhinoceros SDK, Grasshopper SDK, RhinoInside, RhinoCompute (Hops), Bentley Connect SDK, Python, C#
+ Experience within Building, Transportation or Water/P&P design projects
+ Architecture, Engineering or Computational Design degree or similar professional education
+ Good communication skills (oral and written), and able to be an individual contributor during internal/external workshops and trainings.
**Additional Information**
**Additional Information**
+ AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
+ As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
+ With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
+ AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** REF42593N
**Business Line:** PPM
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Enterprise Capabilities
**Career Area:** Digital & Engineering Technology
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM SA
Computational Engineering Design Specialist

Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a Computational Engineering Design Specialist to assist with developing/implementing automated design workflows and tools. This role is being created within our Enterprise Capabilities Team and the successful candidate will report to the Computational Design Leader.
This person will assist with the development /implementation of globally applicable automation tools and processes, in addition to working on design projects to further develop workflow definitions and test tools that have been created in a project production setting.
This role in South Africa offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, a combination of remote and office work schedules. AECOM has offices in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria (Centurion).
**Job Description**
This role requires expertise in several different areas, including:
+ Expert user of digital production platforms in the domain of computational and parametric engineering design; At least one of the following technology stacks: Revit + Dynamo, Rhino + Grasshopper. Knowledge of more than one platform, including Generative Components, will be considered as a plus.
+ Creator and author of definitions using out of the box nodes tools within the defined platforms. The ability to create and maintaining custom nodes using Python and/or C# is also preferrable.
+ Parametric modelling, creation and development of smart objects (i.e.: Revit Families using adaptive components), with customisable functionality and custom-built parameters for automation
+ Digital tools deployment, ensure that development is focused on production team usage, for example, automated workflows that can be operated by Revit users using Dynamo Player or Orkestra.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Work with project teams to accurately capture the requirements of any workflow we are seeking to automate, to create a specification for the tools and content that will be required to achieve the automation aim.
+ Create and author definitions that satisfy the aims of the automation workflow, so that the tool need can be validated, and deployed in production.
+ Contribute to the creation of advanced parametric content that will be required by many of the automation tools being created.
+ Production of 3D BIM project models aligned to project specified BIM requirements using Autodesk Revit
+ In collaboration with AECOM Digital Delivery global and the Digital Engineering Leads, engage on design automation initiatives across global regions for multiple design disciplines
+ Advise and provide support for interoperability procedures between authoring software, and interfacing CAD/BIM & Analysis software packages.
+ Support the development of computational engineering standards and best practices, through non-project design technology workshops.
+ Open and willing to be flexible regarding taking on varied types of work, learn and develop new skills for digital project delivery whilst supporting the project teams with traditional deliverables.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computational Engineering, Engineering Design, Architecture, or Information Management, or related discipline plus at least 2-3 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Very good working knowledge of BIM Platforms complimentary to using authoring tools (i.e.: BIM360/ACC, Navisworks, ProjectWise, Revizto, etc.)
+ Proven track record of design automation experience using the required platforms.
+ Proven track record of the ability to create complex parametric content (predominantly Revit families), for use with automation tools.
+ Technical design and construction knowledge in engineering design and construction.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Working knowledge of any of the following will be considered favourable: Revit SDK, Dynamo SDK, Forge APIs, Rhinoceros SDK, Grasshopper SDK, RhinoInside, RhinoCompute (Hops), Bentley Connect SDK, Python, C#
+ Experience within Building, Transportation or Water/P&P design projects
+ Architecture, Engineering or Computational Design degree or similar professional education
+ Good communication skills (oral and written), and able to be an individual contributor during internal/external workshops and trainings.
**Additional Information**
**Additional Information**
+ AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
+ As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
+ With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
+ AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
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**Business Line:** PPM
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Enterprise Capabilities
**Career Area:** Digital & Engineering Technology
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM SA
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Are you a seasoned Engineering professional with a strong background in leading design teams and driving complex projects from concept to execution? We’re looking for a dynamic Engineering Manager (Design Manager) to join a well-established player in the manufacturing and industrial sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary design engineering team
- Oversee the planning, design, and development of innovative mechanical/electrical systems or components
- Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration
- Drive continuous improvement in design processes, quality standards, and documentation
- Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and client specifications
- Liaise with production, procurement, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (BTech/BEng preferred)
- Proven experience in a senior engineering or design leadership role (minimum 8 years)
- Strong CAD and design software proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit)
- Familiarity with ISO standards, manufacturing processes, and project management
- Excellent communication, team management, and problem-solving skills
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One of the leaders in the chemical and energy sector is seeking an experienced Piping Engineer till the end of June to assist them in Secunda. Will only employ LOCALS!
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An industrial machinery manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer.
Mechanical Design Engineer
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Date posted:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
An industrial machinery manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer.
POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for designing robust mechanical systems and components for industrial machinery, from concept through to production, while ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with relevant standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design mechanical parts, assemblies, and complete systems for industrial machinery.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings using software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
- Perform engineering calculations and simulations to validate designs.
- Collaborate with Electrical and Controls Engineers during the design and integration phases.
- Support prototype development, testing, and design improvements.
- Liaise with suppliers, production, and manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
- Maintain accurate documentation including BOMs, drawings, and design records.
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the industrial machinery or automation sector.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor).
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- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Good problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.
- Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.
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At Research-Square Engineering Services , we are a fast-growing, dynamic engineering firm based in Somerset West, South Africa. Our mission is to deliver world-class design and engineering solutions to clients in the high-tech sector, primarily based in the Netherlands. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, innovative problem-solving, and a collaborative work culture that enables professional and personal growth.
We’re currently expanding our team and seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to exciting new projects in sustainability, mechatronics, and cutting-edge hardware systems.
Position Overview
As a Mechanical Design Engineer and member of the Product Development Team, you will take on design responsibilities early in your role and are expected to execute tasks in a timely manner, with a strong focus on quality and collaboration. Your primary responsibility will be the development of high-performance mechanical components and systems for pioneering clean technology and climate-focused applications.
This is a hands-on, growth-oriented position ideal for someone with a solid engineering foundation who is eager to make a tangible impact on high-tech sustainability projects for international clients. Collaboration is essential, as design changes can influence other parts of the system and must be carefully coordinated.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced engineers to design and develop complex mechanical systems and components.
- Create and maintain 3D models and Technical Product Documentation (TPD) using CAD and PLM tools.
- Execute design updates and revisions in compliance with client specifications.
- Perform critical engineering calculations, including stress, flow, and thermal simulations by applying fundamental knowledge.
- Engage in regular design reviews, contributing to innovation and system optimization.
- Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems into larger mechatronic platforms.
- Stay up to date on industry innovations and sustainability-driven technologies.
- Document specifications and design decisions in accordance with industry and client standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience , preferably involving machine design and experience in working on multiple different projects simultaneously (complex systems).
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor). Inventor is a plus.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing methods .
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) practices.
- Experience or interest in CFD simulations for gas flows and heat transfer is advantageous.
- Bonus: Exposure to vacuum systems, heat exchangers, or heat pumps is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills in English; willingness to learn Dutch is encouraged.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, team-driven environment with high accountability.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary aligned with your experience and qualifications.
- Work on forward-thinking, sustainability-oriented engineering projects.
- Close collaboration with innovative clients working on atmospheric CO₂ capture technologies.
- Training and mentorship from senior professionals and potential travel to the Netherlands.
- Professional development opportunities in a high-growth sector.
- Supportive team culture with a relaxed yet professional environment.
- Enjoy a creative workspace with great coffee, snacks, table tennis, foosball, and more!
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Are you passionate about engineering and eager to work on next-generation climate solutions?
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