Forward Deployed Engineer – Design, BIM

Augrade - Accelerate Construction

Forward Deployed Engineer improving BIM and AI-powered building design at an AI construction startup. Designing, validating, and documenting complex multidisciplinary building projects.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and multidisciplinary coordination, with a strong foundation in Architecture and Engineering principles. Capable of delivering complex building projects while ensuring compliance with codes and best practices, and effectively communicating technical recommendations to clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BIM ExpertiseRevit ProficiencyBuilding Code ComplianceMultidisciplinary CoordinationAI-Assisted Design Workflows

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Hard Skills

Building Systems DesignArchitectural DesignStructural EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPlumbing EngineeringDesign DocumentationModel ValidationDigital EngineeringComputational Design

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsClient EngagementTeam CollaborationOwnershipAutonomy

Tools & Technologies

DynamoGrasshopperRhinoPythonBIM ScriptingBIM AutomationQA/QCDigital TwinsReality Capture3D Reconstruction

Industry Keywords

Commercial BuildingsInfrastructure ProjectsMultifamily DevelopmentsData CentersHealthcare FacilitiesResearch LaboratoriesIndustrial FacilitiesManufacturing FacilitiesSemiconductor InfrastructureMission-Critical Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design buildings and building systems within a primary discipline from concept through detailed design
Develop, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary BIM models across Architecture, Structural, and MEP
Deliver project work across commercial and infrastructure projects
Apply engineering expertise to improve AI-generated designs, validation rules, and automated workflows
Collaborate with AI researchers, software engineers, and product teams to translate engineering knowledge into scalable systems
Evaluate design quality, constructability, code compliance, and multidisciplinary coordination
Support client engagements, communicate technical recommendations, and represent the platform in project discussions
Define best practices for AI-enabled design and BIM execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or Building Systems Design
Ability to independently design projects within at least one engineering discipline
Strong BIM expertise with Revit and multidisciplinary coordination
Comprehensive understanding of building codes, engineering standards, and design best practices
Experience delivering complex building projects from design through documentation
Ability to work across multiple building systems while maintaining design quality
Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup where ownership and autonomy are expected
Preferred experience with multifamily developments, commercial buildings, data centers, airports, healthcare facilities, research laboratories, industrial or manufacturing facilities, semiconductor or mission-critical infrastructure
Experience from engineering consultancies, EPC firms, multidisciplinary design firms, or design-build organizations highly valued
Nice to have Dynamo, Grasshopper, Rhino, computational design, Python or BIM scripting, AI-assisted design workflows, digital engineering, Design Technology, BIM automation, QA/QC, model validation, digital twins, reality capture, or 3D reconstruction experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity offered
Opportunity to help build foundational AI models
Real autonomy and resources to solve hard problems
Collaboration with engineers, AI researchers, and product teams
Opportunity to influence AI-powered building design systems
Opportunity to work on challenging problems in the built environment