Wind Engineer

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Description

• Analysis, consulting, and oversight in the following areas:
• Aerodynamics and wind response of long and flexible aeroelastic structures (e.g., long-span bridges and solar arrays).
• Wind loading on buildings, building elements, building façade, and other special structures including solar arrays.
• Pedestrian Wind Comfort
• Solving challenging engineering problems related to one or more of the above areas in consultation with engineering, architectural and industrial clients.
• Preparation, review, and sealing of final work product as appropriate.
• Support for project delivery, marketing, and business development.
• Working under the general supervision of a Team Leader and collaborating with Practice Area Leaders with considerable latitude and encouragement for the exercise of independent judgment.
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications

• Minimum of master’s degree in civil, Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience of bluff body aerodynamics
• Knowledge of structural dynamics and structural loading
• Experience with experimental methods (e.g., wind tunnel, water flume, instrumentation, etc.).
• Experience with experimental methods as well as numerical/computational methods (e.g., CFD, machine learning, etc.) is an asset.
• Knowledge of the design of structures and/or knowledge and application of wind and snow sections of building codes (i.e., NBCC, ASCE-7) is an asset.
• Experience with scientific computing/data science (e.g. Excel/VBA, Python, Octave, Matlab, C/C++, Fortran, etc.) and LaTex is an asset.
• An aptitude for practical problem solving and proven ability to successfully meet deadlines.
  

• An opportunity to work with highly experienced Industry Leaders
• A variety of long-term growth and development opportunities as well as ongoing training, support, and guidance
• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Work with a “Top Employer”
• Health benefits
• Proactive and ongoing training, education
• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.