The Role
The Junior Wind Engineer will support analysis and consulting on wind loading of structures and conduct aerodynamics studies, collaborating with a team and solving engineering challenges.
Summary Generated by Built In
RWDI are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Wind Engineering Team as an Internship Junior Engineer with understanding of wind loading of structures, long-span bridges, and solar aerodynamics, and/or wind-induced microclimate effects.
The successful candidate would join our Malaysia office.
Key Responsibilities
This internship offers the opportunity to support analysis, consulting, and oversight in the following areas:
- Aerodynamics: Studying wind response for flexible aeroelastic structures (e.g., long-span bridges and solar arrays).
- Wind Loading: Assisting with studies on buildings, façades, and specialized structures.
- Pedestrian Comfort: Supporting the team in Pedestrian Wind Comfort analysis.
- Problem Solving: Helping solve engineering challenges for architectural and industrial clients.
- Project Delivery: Assisting in the preparation and review of technical work products and supporting project marketing/development.
- Collaboration: Working under the guidance of a Team Leader while exercising independent judgment.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
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
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.
Job Benefits
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program and Health and well-being initiatives
- Flexible work arrangements
About
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Knowledge of bluff body aerodynamics
- Knowledge of structural dynamics and structural loading
- Experience with experimental methods (e.g., wind tunnel, water flume, instrumentation)
- Experience with numerical/computational methods (e.g., CFD, machine learning)
- Knowledge of design of structures and application of building codes (i.e., NBCC, ASCE-7)
- Experience with scientific computing/data science (e.g., Excel/VBA, Python, Octave, Matlab, C/C++, Fortran)
- Experience with LaTex
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The Company
What We Do
RWDI is a leading global climate and performance engineering consulting firm dedicated to creating harmony between the built and natural world, specializing in wind engineering, sustainability, air quality, and environmental modeling.
