Microclimate Engineer

Full Time Microclimate Engineer

Guelph, ON

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RWDI 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:

• 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.
  
  
  

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

About The Position

RWDI is seeking an innovative individual to join our Microclimate team as an Engineering Scientist in the Guelph office.

In the Microclimate team, we study how our built environment impacts the local microclimate, and how we can ensure we design and build cities that are safe, comfortable and resilient. Environmental factors such as wind, sun, temperature and snow are considered when conducting these studies.

This entry or intermediate level role includes but is not limited to:

• Planning and coordinating all technical aspects of assigned projects, including pedestrian wind comfort, thermal comfort, snow-drifting and roof snow loading
• Operation of the water flume
• Assist writing technical project reports that present the methodology, results and recommendations
• Participating in client consultations and managing client wind tunnel workshops
• Working under the general supervision of senior staff with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Environmental or Structural Engineering.
• Some understanding of structural loading distributions and wind engineering
• Dedication to professional development
  
  
  

You Should Apply If You Like

• Innovative Projects
• Integrated team culture
• Inclusivity and diversity
• Amazing co-workers
• Career Development and Growth
• Work- life Balance
• Cross-disciplinary Expertise
  
  
  

Please Apply If You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering specializing in mechanical, environmental or structural engineering
• Some knowledge of wind engineering, wind-induced particle transport and blowing snow
• An enthusiastic interest in aspects of building design related to microclimate issues and building science
• Demonstrated initiative, independent thinker, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities
• Working understanding of architectural, structural and mechanical drawings
• Proven ability to successfully meet deadlines and manage a number of projects at once
• An ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision
  
  
  

Candidates Should Also Possess

• Demonstrated innovative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally
• Strong people and team skills
• Dedication to professional development
  
  
  

Please submit your cover letter and resume.

If you possess 80% of the qualifications listed, please apply since you may have additional skills that would align well with this role.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Salary range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
• 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.
  
  
  

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodation is available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.