Design Technology Specialist - Houston

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to project teams on implementing advanced design technology techniques, tools, and workflows.
• Deliver project-based insights and feedback to the firmwide Design Technology team to help shape standards and innovation initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted resource in all phases of project delivery, contributing hands-on support as needed.
• Stay current with design software advancements, integrated practice trends, BIM technologies, and emerging digital methods.
• Conduct research on new technologies and evaluate opportunities for firmwide adoption.
• Contribute to high-quality project deliverables using advanced modeling, computation, or analytic methods.
• Mentor and coach team members on best practices for digital workflows, modeling, analysis, visualization, and sustainability-aligned design approaches.
• Support green workplace and sustainability initiatives through responsible digital practices.

Requirements

• Expertise in BIM, modeling, or computational tools.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, Dynamo, Grasshopper).
• Experience with visualization, simulation, or analysis platforms (AR/VR, CFD, energy modeling, daylighting tools, etc.).
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP accreditation preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in BIM, 3D modeling, computational design, or related digital practice roles.

Skills

• Curiosity and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work across disciplines and enhance digital capabilities.
• Deep experience with BIM, modeling, or computational tools.
• Clear communication and collaborative skills.
• Mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Proactivity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for improving digital design processes.
• Precision and creativity in digital design challenges.

Benefits

HOK offers a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, fertility coverage, matching contributions to a 401(K) plan, and financial support for licensure exams and CEU credit opportunities are provided.