Engineer - Wind Structural Engineering

Role:

WSP are looking for an Engineer to join our iCRC UK Building Specialists team. Part of WSP iCRC UK’s Specialists Group – our Wind Engineering team provides specialised wind engineering services in support of all the major multi-disciplinary projects of the business and is also uniquely positioned to offer independent and unbiased technical advice directly to end clients.

Our Wind Engineering team has access to an extensive network of trusted and high-quality boundary layer wind tunnel facilities which, often combined with WSP’s in-house CFD modelling experts, are used to support its consultancy services. The team is highly client-focused and prides itself on delivering high technical quality on landmark projects to tight timescales and to a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Perform wind climate analysis studies.
• Perform desktop studies.
• Design wind tunnel experiments and liaise with model makers.
• Post-process and interpret wind tunnel data.
• Technical report writing and preparation of presentation documents.
• Contribute to the R&D activities of the Wind Engineering team.
• Work on defined tasks under the close supervision of an Associate.
• Work along-side the CFD team as / when required.
• Collaborate with our structural / mechanical / façade engineering teams as / when required.
• Attend client meetings as / when required.
• Attend wind tunnel tests / workshops as / when required.
• Personal development (e.g. technical knowledge and other relevant skills / attributes).

Mandatory skills:

• Familiarity with a wide range of experimental wind tunnel testing techniques as well as with data analysis techniques for unsteady & bluff body aerodynamics.
• Previous boundary layer wind tunnel testing experience (≥ 5 years) specifically in relation to wind effects on building structures.
• Familiarity with various building codes and their application within the context of wind engineering.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency in usage of various CAD software, particularly Rhino 3D.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to the level of quality and accuracy expected by the team in the preparation of various reports, technical notes and presentations.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, striking a good balance between application of complex academic principles and practical engineering applications. Able to independently and pro-actively seek solutions to problems faced in day-to-day tasks.