Engineer - Wind Loading (Scientist/Engineer)

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with experienced and senior staff, your project work will involve assessing the impact of wind on human safety and comfort in relation to the design of new buildings.  
• Planning and coordinating all technical aspects of assigned projects, including the use of desk-based estimation tools and/or wind tunnel testing.
• Solving challenging fluid flow design problems in consultation with engineering, architectural and industrial clients.
• Conducting fluid flow modelling, wind tunnel testing, data collection, analysis, post-processing, interpretation, and documentation of engineering results.
• Consulting with and answering technical questions from engineers and architects and explaining complex concepts to non-technical clients.
• Writing technical project reports that present the methodology, results and recommendations.
• Providing advice on technical problems and following the appropriate QA/QC procedures.
• Working under the guidance of senior staff with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A recent graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• A strong understanding of the fundamental physics of fluid flow.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities, exceptional coordination and consultation skills.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision while multi-tasking to meet deadlines.
• Advanced writing skills including experience preparing detailed technical reports.  
• Aptitude for developing scripts or software.
• Experience creating simplified models to simulate complex systems.

• 1-2 years relevant work experience in Wind Loading Engineering.
• Wind tunnel testing experience.
• Familiarity with urban or atmospheric aerodynamics through industry or coursework.
• Interpreting and working with architectural, structural, or mechanical drawings.
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, C#, VBA, C++).
• Experience using CAD software packages.
• Previous internship, industrial placement or other professional work experience in Wind Loading.

Job Benefits

• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Reimbursement of a professional subscription or chartership 
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance
• Cycle to Work Scheme