Assistant Blast Engineer

WSP USA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London seeks an Assistant Engineer to join their Blast Engineering team. The role involves conducting blast loading simulations, structural analysis, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, along with proficiency in relevant software. The position offers a chance to work on significant projects and contribute to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Basic understanding of FEA principles is necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blast loading simulations using Hydrocode modelling.
• Perform structural analysis using SDOF methods and FEA.
• Interpret and coordinate blast requirements from security reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Basic understanding of FEA

Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Good multi-tasking ability

Scripting/programming proficiency with Python

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

FEA software such as Abaqus

Hypermesh

Job description

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, 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.

WSP are looking for an Assistant Engineer to join our Blast Engineering team. Part of WSP UK’s Specialists Group – our Blast Engineering team provide specialised blast 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.

At WSP, we provide specialist structural analysis services for all aspects of structural design. We are members of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES), and our diverse team can advise on many areas of advanced engineering. From high-rise and super slender buildings to bridges, shopping centres, arenas, stadia or airports, our blast engineering experts can design structures to withstand a potential threat whilst remaining financially viable and attractive to end users.

Responsibilities

A typical week would include:

• Blast loading simulation using Hydrocode modelling and simplified methods.
• Blast loading structural analysis using SDOF methods and FEA.
• Conducting code compliant design of structural components in order to mitigate blast and direct impact threats.
• Interpret and coordinate blast requirements based on Security reports.
• Contribute to the R&D activities of the Advanced Structural Analysis Engineering team.
• Attend client meetings as / when required.
• Production of reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with structural / security / façade engineering teams as / when required, both external and internal to WSP.

Essential requirements

• A degree in Civil, Structural Engineering.
• Basic understanding of FEA principles and applications to structural analysis.
• Knowledge of structural dynamics and structural design principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience in usage of various CAD software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Good multi-tasking ability, prioritisation of workflow and time management skills.
• Aptitude for learning / developing new skills and tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

We would love to hear from you if you have

• MSc, MEng or PhD with a focus on any of the following: Hydrocode Modelling, FEA, non-linear dynamic structural analysis, blast engineering.
• Scripting/programming proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB.
• Experience with pre-processing software such as Hypermesh.
• Knowledge of detailing structural design and its relevance to blast engineering.
• Knowledge of best practice for niche blast design requirements.
• Experience with Viper::Blast for blast loading simulations.
• Understanding of design requirements for extreme loading conditions.
• Experience with dynamic structural analysis and conventional structural engineering principles.
• Experience with FEA software such as Abaqus and/or ETABS.

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