Digital Developer

Roles and responsibilities

Parsons is looking for a talented Principal Automation Specialist. In this position you will lead the automation team in creating, implementing, and maintaining custom add-ons for Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D. This role requires a deep understanding of both software platforms and the ability to translate complex engineering requirements into functional automation tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, project management, and a thorough understanding of roadway and infrastructure design processes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Led and managed a team of automation specialists across multiple engineering centres.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Primary interface with the engineering teams on all technical matters.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and requirements.
• Proven experience in drafting and reviewing software requirements specification documentation.
• Responsible for budgeting/cost forecasting within the automation specialism/discipline.
• Responsible for prioritising, delivering, and managing automation requirements
• Ability to adopt a risk-averse stance, reviewing risks and proposing mitigation solutions for automation.
• Manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of custom add-ons for Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D.
• Ability to analyse code, evaluate quality, readability, and adherence to coding standards, and ensure UI/UX design quality.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of existing automation tools to enhance functionality and efficiency.
• Lead complex automation tool development, testing, deployment, and maintenance in various engineering and building information modelling (BIM) software.
• Ability to generate detailed reports (including KPI reporting).
• Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to senior management.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Autodesk software and automation technologies.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience in leading a development team
• 10+ years’ experience in system development using .NET/C#.
• 5+ years’ experience in Revit and Civil 3D.
• In-depth knowledge of roadway and infrastructure design processes.
• Strong understanding of BIM (Building Information Modelling) principles.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as VB, C#, Lisp, and Python.
• In-depth experience with RDBMS in systems development using MSSQL.
• Extensive experience in developing add-ons for Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in various engineering and BIM software APIs, e.g., Revit and Civil 3D.
• Highly knowledgeable in system analysis.
• Proven experience in managing and leading technical teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.