Principal Automation Specialist, Parsons

Principal Automation Specialist, Parsons

Company Parsons
Job title Principal Automation Specialist
Job location Doha, Qatar
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Requirements & Skills:

  • 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.

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