Co-op - Wind Engineering

Department: Wind Effects - Buildings

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Guelph, ON

Reporting To: Ron Aquino

Compensation: CA$22.00 - CA$26.00 / hour

Description Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc. (RWDI) is an engineering consulting firm specializing in the science of buildings and structures. We lead integrated design incorporating sustainability, environmental engineering, wind engineering, microclimate, ventilation, noise, acoustics and vibration. We are a firm of 750+ enthusiastic people in fifteen countries, bringing our wide range of experience and skills together to develop a better, holistic design for our clients.

RWDI’s Guelph office is currently accepting applications from undergraduate, or master’s students enrolled in Civil, Structural, Wind, or Mechanical Engineering for a full-time, 8-month co-op term beginning in January 2027. Subject to approval and business needs at that time, there may also be an opportunity for a future 8- to 16-month co-op term beginning in September 2027. Key Responsibilities

• Project planning/co-ordination: collects and deciphers technical information required for projects, ensures set plan is followed through life of study, and updates project team regularly on the progress of the project, following appropriate QA/QC procedures.
• Data acquisition: facilitates the acquisition of data from the appropriate testing department (e.g. wind tunnel) or assessment technique (e.g. computer model), and provides necessary information and technical support to properly complete project
• Data analysis: assists with required data reduction, analysis, interpretation, correction and document presentation
• Reporting: assists with technical reports that present the methodology, results and recommendation of projects

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Background/Qualifications Of a Candidate

• Undergraduate or master’s students enrolled in Civil, Structural, Wind, or Mechanical Engineering, preferably with a specialization or academic focus in structures
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills
• The ability to work on many tasks at once
• Must be accurate in calculations, completeness of data and adherence to prescribed testing, analysis, design and computational methods

Additional Information

Additional Documents (Optional): You may include extra materials, such as a portfolio or examples of hands-on projects, to support your application. We would love to see your work, but please note that these additions are not required to apply or to be a potential candidate.

Hourly Rate : $22.0 to 26.0 per hour. Commensurate with experience.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. RWDI does not use artificial intelligence tools in our screening or assessment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. This posting is for a new vacancy. RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.