Visualization Specialist
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA Calgary, AB, CA Toronto, ON, CA
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
We’re seeking an inventive and driven Visualization Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for a creative technologist with advanced expertise in V-Ray and game-engine development, who thrives on bringing complex AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) concepts to life through rich, engaging visuals. Your work will play a pivotal role in helping teams communicate design intent and construction logistics with clarity and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft stunning photorealistic renderings and animations using 3DSMax and V-Ray
- Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, engineers, and contractors to visualize intricate design solutions
- Develop detailed construction phasing and staging animations that demonstrate project timelines and workflows
- Maintain rigorous standards for quality, accuracy, and realism in all visual outputs
- Leverage Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar platforms for real-time and interactive visualizations
- Apply visual scripting tools like Blueprints for prototyping immersive content and scene logic
- Optimize visualization workflows for presentation, review, and digital delivery across multiple mediums
Candidate Specification
- 5–10 years of proven experience developing visualizations for large-scale AEC projects
- Mastery of 3DSMax and V-Ray, including lighting, materials, and rendering setups
- Hands-on experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, especially for AEC visual communication
- Strong organizational and collaborative skills; able to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams
- A compelling portfolio showing visual storytelling excellence across architectural, civil, or infrastructure domains
- Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining high production quality
- Experience with UI/UX design for interactive visualizations is preferred
- Familiarity with AR/VR development tools and workflows is preferred
- Knowledge of Pixel Streaming for server-based visualization delivery is preferred
- Understanding of cloud rendering workflows and remote collaboration platforms is preferred
- Experience with drone photogrammetry, GIS data integration, or BIM tools is preferred
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $86,000 - $112,000
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.