Wind Engineer

RWDI are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Wind Engineering Team as an Senior Wind Engineer /Scientist with experience and/or understanding of wind loading of structures, long-span bridges, and solar aerodynamics, and/or wind-induced microclimate effects. The successful candidate would join our India office.

This role may include (depending on experience), but is not limited to:

• Analysis, consulting, and oversight in the following areas:

o Aerodynamics and wind response of long and flexible aeroelastic structures (e.g., long-span bridges and solar arrays).
o Wind loading on buildings, building elements, building façade, and other special structures including solar arrays.
o 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.

RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we’re a truly global company. For more information, visit rwdi.com and connect on LinkedIn.