Engineering Computational Design Lead - Portland, OR

The Opportunity · PAE is seeking an Engineering Computational Design Lead to serve as a product owner for PAE's engineering automation tool stack. Owning tool vision, roadmap, and backlog while shipping key features through scripting and add-ins. The role delivers reliable, produ ...

Job description

The Opportunity

PAE is seeking an Engineering Computational Design Lead to serve as a product owner for PAE's engineering automation tool stack. Owning tool vision, roadmap, and backlog while shipping key features through scripting and add-ins. The role delivers reliable, production-ready, Revit-centered tools and computational workflows that connect analytical intent to design execution and improve efficiency, consistency, and quality. This role spends the majority of time building and shipping, supported by agile delivery, enablement, and post-release triage. It partners with technical staff discipline leads and the Director of Design Technology to align priorities and rollout; adoption is a shared outcome. The role translates stakeholder needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and release plans, and tracks product performance with discipline leadership. Contribute to the shared automation framework and follow common packaging/testing standards to maximize reuse across disciplines. This role operates with a single-discipline charter and prioritizes high-frequency workflow improvements over general BIM support requests.

Who We Are

PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

What You'll Do

• Own the tool vision and backlog and serve as a hands-on contributor, delivering automation and add-ins directly while coordinating additional development capacity as needed
• Lead agile delivery for the tool stack, including intake, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews/retrospectives, and release planning; define acceptance criteria and definition of done
• Develop and maintain design automation solutions using Dynamo (including packaged graphs), Python, and C#, following established coding standards and documentation practices
• Build and support Revit API add-ins and configurator-style tools that enable consistent, accessible workflows
• Implement repeatable workflows connecting analytical intent to production BIM models
• Develop computational design and optioneering solutions for engineering problems such as layout logic, zoning strategies, system configuration, element placement, and option evaluation
• Support early-phase analysis workflows by structuring inputs/outputs and connecting results to model-based execution (in partnership with discipline SMEs)
• Assist with integration of analysis engines into Revit-centered workflows and support interpretation of results
• Support data interoperability workflows using Revit data exchange patterns and relevant APIs to enable reliable data movement between models, analysis tools, and downstream consumers
• Enable data visibility for non-Revit users by producing structured tool outputs and defining reporting requirements; partner with BI/data teams for enterprise dashboards
• Build tool-adjacent data workflows and lightweight services as needed for tool outcomes, using approved firm platforms and security patterns; partner with IT/security for hosting, identity, and enterprise architecture
• Deliver documentation, templates, reusable packages, and enablement materials; coordinate rollout and feedback loops with discipline leads and the Director of Design Technology
• Provide technical mentoring to engineering "Citizen Developers" and BIM staff
• Contribute to and steward the shared automation framework with peer Leads/tool owners (shared libraries, code review standards, packaging/versioning conventions, testing patterns) to increase reuse and reliability across disciplines
• Participate in testing, validation, and deployment; own post-release triage with a transparent bug backlog and support cadence with clear escalation paths (not implied 24/7 on-call)
• Represent PAE at technical user groups or conferences as directed and share learnings internally
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or a closely related field
• 8+ years' experience in BIM, automation, or computational design within the AEC industry
• Ability to share examples of shipped tools (portfolio, demo, or code samples)
• Demonstrated success delivering production-ready digital tools and workflows
• Industry certifications preferred (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional)
• Advanced capability in Autodesk Revit (workflows and/or API tooling) and strong understanding of BIM data structures
• Strong understanding of building systems design workflows
• Demonstrated experience using Dynamo and programming languages Python and C#
• Practical experience developing, deploying, and supporting Revit API tools in production environments
• Experience shipping production tools using version control (Git), packaging/distribution, and basic testing/validation; familiarity with telemetry-lite or structured support/triage is a plus
• Familiarity with computational design, optimization concepts, and parametric systems
• Experience supporting analysis workflows and interpreting outputs
• Working knowledge of data interoperability, APIs, and tool-adjacent data workflows
• Ability to translate defined requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with a strong service and reliability focus
• Previous experience supporting MEP engineering project delivery in an AEC environment

What We Offer

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $106,800-$142,400annual
• This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay

The base salary is one component of PAE's competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
• Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
• Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
• Cell phone stipend
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Hybrid work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
• To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act

Our commitment to pay equity

PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.

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What We're Made Of

Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-

Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.

Fine Print

Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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