Senior Visualization Specialist

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CDM Smith is seeking a visionary and technically skilled Senior Visualization Specialist to join our Transportation Group. In this role, you will transform complex engineering and infrastructure data into immersive visual experiences that inform, engage, and inspire through advanced graphic design and 3D visualization techniques. Your work will support project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic marketing pursuits across transportation planning and design initiatives.

Additionally, you will mentor and guide junior staff, fostering their growth in design‑driven visualization strategies that enhance the firm’s technical excellence and innovation.

• Translate technical plans and engineering concepts into photorealistic renderings, animations, videos, and augmented reality/mixed reality experiences for transportation infrastructure projects including complete streets, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit‑oriented development, highways, bridges and transportation planning projects such as corridor plans, NEPA and environmental permitting, long‑range planning studies, and public outreach.
• Work closely with engineers, planners, and marketing teams to ensure visualizations reflect relevant industry and company standards.
• Handle 2D/3D datasets from Micro Station, Open Roads, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ESRI and integrate into visualization workflows.
• Create compelling visual content for marketing pursuits and competitive proposals that help win new work.
• Deliver visuals that meet industry standards, accessibility guidelines, and internal quality benchmarks.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Advanced proficiency in real‑time rendering tools such as Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Blender, and/or Lumion.
• Proficiency in 3ds Max, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with scripting and programming in Python, MAXScript, or other languages.
• Ability to develop CAD and GIS workflows for visualization.
• Familiarity with state departments of transportation, transit agencies, regional planning agencies, or municipal planning agencies.

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