Digital Developer

Job Description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Due to exciting upcoming projects, we have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Designer to be part of our Digital services team in Australia. You will be joining a diverse team of consultants, developers and software engineers who are passionate about what they do, with a proven track record of guiding our projects and clients, and leading the delivery of digital ways of working across infrastructure projects. This role is Sydney based.

This role sits within Mott MacDonald’s Digital Services Team and focuses on developing automation, computational design workflows, and intelligent digital engineering solutions. The role blends computational design, parametric modelling, and light software development to enhance project delivery and unlock new digital capabilities across the business.

You will:

• Develop computational design workflows using Grasshopper, Rhino, Dynamo, Revit, Civil 3D, and related platforms.

• Create automation scripts and custom tooling to streamline modelling, documentation, and analysis processes.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and digital services teams to translate project problems into digital solutions.

• Implement parametric and data-driven approaches that enhance quality, consistency, and efficiency.

• Prototype and develop lightweight applications or scripts using Python, C#, or relevant APIs.

• Support integration of design tools with Common Data Environments (CDEs) and wider digital workflows.

• Document workflows and develop guidance to ensure repeatability and adoption across project teams.

• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital engineering methodologies.

• Working knowledge of programming/scripting languages such as Python or C#.

• Understanding of automation, data structures, and digital workflow optimization.

• Ability to develop parametric models and adapt them for different disciplines and project needs.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate design challenges into computational solutions.

About you

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Bentley products, or other infrastructure modelling tools.

• Exposure to API integration, custom add-ins, or workflow automation frameworks.

• Knowledge of AECO industry digital systems, BIM standards, and CDE integrations.

• Understanding of digital twins, data federation, and emerging model intelligence concepts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computational Design, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Equivalent computational design experience is accepted.

Key Skills

• Curious, experimental, and proactive mindset towards digital innovation.

• Collaborative working style with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical workflows to non-technical users.

• Comfortable working in an iterative, prototype-driven environment.

Our company, values, and benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

We offer a range of diverse benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly

• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees

• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees . Please apply if you are interested !

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