Wind Engineering Coordinator - Buildings
RWDI - 6 Jobs
Guelph, ON
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$65,000 - $85,000 / year
Full-time
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DescriptionRWDI 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:
We are seeking applicants who are passionate about wind engineering to join our Wind Effects - Buildings Team as a Wind Engineering Coordinator / E.I.T. in our Guelph office.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe role includes but is not limited to:
Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseWe are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:
Job BenefitsWhat We Offer:
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.
AI is not used in the recruitment process.
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 anyone person could alone.
We are seeking applicants who are passionate about wind engineering to join our Wind Effects - Buildings Team as a Wind Engineering Coordinator / E.I.T. in our Guelph office.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe role includes but is not limited to:
- 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 with wind tunnel technicians, model builders, and CAD technicians to conduct 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.
Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseWe 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 an asset/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.
Job BenefitsWhat We Offer:
- An opportunity to redefine possible
- Salary range: $65,000 – $85,000 (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
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.
AI is not used in the recruitment process.
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The role is Wind Engineering Coordinator / E.I.T in RWDI's Wind Effects - Buildings Team, based in Guelph, ON.
The salary range is $65,000.00–$85,000.00 per year, based on experience.
You will solve wind engineering problems for high-rise buildings, long-span roofs, stadia, and other structures; coordinate with wind tunnel technicians; interpret wind tunnel data; and provide design recommendations and timely guidance to clients.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering is required, with wind engineering knowledge and experience in building codes like NBCC or ASCE-7 being an asset.
Experience with AutoCAD, Excel/VBA automation, and scripting (e.g., Python) is preferred, along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits include group health benefits, a Learning Spending Account, a Fitness Spending Account, proactive training, and opportunities for career advancement.
