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Engineer - Wind 
Competitive
PCD330125

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Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At the organisation, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join the organisation, and you will be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.
The organisation is looking for an Assistant Engineer to join our Wind the team. Part of the organisation UK's Specialists Group - our Wind the team provide specialised wind the organisation's 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 the team has access to an extensive network of trusted and high-quality boundary layer wind tunnel facilities which, often combined with the organisation'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.

A typical week would include:
Perform wind climate analysis studies.
Perform desktop studies.
Design wind tunnel experiments and liaise with model makers.
Attend wind tunnel tests / workshops as / when required.
Post-process and interpret wind tunnel data.
Technical report writing and preparation of presentation documents.
Collaborate and interact with the other the organisation disciplines as / when required.
Personal development.

We would love to hear from you if you have:
A degree in civil, mechanical or aerospace the organisation.
Familiarity with a wind tunnel testing technology (previous boundary layer wind tunnel testing experience specifically in relation to wind effects on building structures will be considered advantageous for the role).
Proficiency in Python.
Proficiency in usage of various CAD software, particularly Rhino 3D.
Proficiency in productivity suite (word-processing application, spreadsheet application, presentation application, etc.).
Aptitude for learning / developing new skills and tools.
Good problem-solving ability, striking a good balance between application of complex academic principles and practical the organisation's applications.
Good multi-tasking ability, prioritisation of workflow and time management skills.
Ability to work with commitment and accuracy under pressure with a high degree of self-motivation.
Ability to work independently and within the context of a team.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.