RWDI

Global climate and performance engineering consultants

Junior Exhaust Dispersion Scientist/Engineer/EIT - Exhaust Dispersion & Design

Environmental EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeGuelph, ON, CanadaCA$62k - CA$75k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have an undergraduate education and experience in a science or engineering discipline with an environmental, mechanical, or chemical focus.
Have a keen interest in air quality issues and building design.
Have knowledge of building science and building mechanical systems.
Have strong computational skills and high-level Microsoft Excel capabilities.
Demonstrate initiative, independent problem-solving capabilities, coordination, and communication skills.
Demonstrate accountability, ownership, and a team-focused attitude.
Be able to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Have an aptitude for working in a highly collaborative team environment.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Have creative problem-solving skills and a high level of self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate all technical aspects of assigned projects.
Solve air quality design problems to help clients design buildings that enhance safety and comfort.
Use, design, and maintain specialized desktop and physical wind tunnel dispersion-modelling tools, conduct data analysis, and produce documentation that supports clients’ design goals.
Consult with engineers and architects to answer technical questions.
Write technical project reports that present methodology, results, and recommendations.
Participate in technical development initiatives to advance tools and knowledge.
Work under the general supervision of senior staff, with considerable latitude for exercising independent judgment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with physical and/or numerical exhaust dispersion modelling is a significant asset.

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 value-based organization, which means everything we do relates 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 renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

RWDI is hiring a Junior Scientist/Engineer/EIT for the Exhaust Dispersion & Design team in the Guelph office.

This entry-level role includes but is not limited to:

Plan and coordinate all technical aspects of assigned projects
Solving challenging air quality design problems aimed at helping our clients design their buildings to enhance safety and comfort
Use, design, and maintain specialized desktop and physical (wind tunnel) dispersion modelling tools, conduct data analysis, and produce documentation that supports our clients’ design goals
Consulting with engineers and architects to answer technical questions
Writing technical project reports that present methodology, results and recommendations
Participate in technical development initiatives to advance our tools and knowledge
Work under the general supervision of senior staff with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

Keen interest in air quality issues and building design
Combination of an undergraduate education and experience in a science or engineering discipline with an environmental, mechanical, or chemical focus
Knowledge of building science and building mechanical systems
Experience with physical and/or numerical exhaust dispersion modelling is a significant asset
Strong computational skills, high-level Microsoft Excel capabilities
Demonstrated initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities, exceptional coordination and communication skills
Proven accountability and ownership mindset with a team-focused attitude
An ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision while multitasking and meeting deadlines
An aptitude for working in a highly collaborative, team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative problem-solving skills and a high level of self-motivation

About the Company

RWDI

Global climate and performance engineering consultants

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps design and assess built environments to work well with their surroundings. It provides technical expertise across many disciplines to deliver resilient, high-performance projects with safety, comfort, and sustainability in mind. Their work involves climate and environmental analysis, wind engineering, thermal and airflow studies, acoustics, and other performance simulations to tailor solutions to each project. Compared with competitors, RWDI combines a broad, multidisciplinary approach with a global presence to integrate the building with its natural context, offering practical analyses and recommendations rather than generic advice. The company’s goal is to harmonize the built environment with the natural world by delivering safer, more comfortable, and environmentally sustainable developments.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Portland, OR
Founded: 2000

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