Wind Engineer/ EIT Buildings and Structures

at  Rowan Williams Davies Irwin

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.
We are seeking an internal or external applicant who is passionate about wind engineering to join our Wind Effects - Buildings Team as a Wind Engineer / E.I.T. in our Guelph office.

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level Engineering degree in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace. A degree and/or background in Wind Engineering is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wind engineering concepts, bluff body aerodynamics, and/or structural dynamics.
• Knowledge of the design of structures, and/or knowledge and application of wind and snow sections of building codes (i.e., NBCC, ASCE-7).
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar environments.
• Experience with Excel/VBA automation and scientific computing using scripting language such as Python preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• An aptitude for practical self-directed problem solving and proven ability to successfully meet deadlines

• Solving challenging problems related to wind engineering of high-rise buildings, long-span roofs, stadia, and other special structures in the built environment.
• Consulting with structural engineers, architects, and developers to help them achieve safe, optimized, and innovative structures.
• Coordinating physical simulations of wind effects in one of RWDI’s boundary layer wind-tunnels.
• Interpreting and analyzing wind tunnel data to generate clear and concise recommendations related to wind design of the structure, façade, and/or building components (e.g., furniture, pavers, PV panels).
• Undertaking desk-based assessments based on interpretation of codes, technical literature, and experience (often database-assisted) to provide our clients timely guidance.
• Communicating engineering results and design recommendations that deliver effective and easy to understand solutions using a variety of vehicles from technical reports to live meetings.
• Co-ordinating with a diverse team to deliver top advice to our clients on time and on budget while working under the general supervision of senior staff with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment.

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level Engineering degree in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace. A degree and/or background in Wind Engineering is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wind engineering concepts, bluff body aerodynamics, and/or structural dynamics.
• Knowledge of the design of structures, and/or knowledge and application of wind and snow sections of building codes (i.e., NBCC, ASCE-7).
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar environments.
• Experience with Excel/VBA automation and scientific computing using scripting language such as Python preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• An aptitude for practical self-directed problem solving and proven ability to successfully meet deadlines.

If you possess 80% of the qualifications listed, please apply since you may have additional skills that would align well with this role.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Work with a “Top Employer”
• Salary range: $62,000.00 - $80,000.00 (based on experience)
• Group health benefits.
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
• Fitness Spending Account
• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.

If you’re interested in learning more about our company culture, please visit our LinkedIn Life Page.
Please submit your cover letter and resume.
Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code