Ropeway Project Engineer II

Doppelmayr USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. is seeking a Ropeway Project Engineer II to support civil, structural and ropeway project engineering. You will develop foundation drawings, design steel components, and prepare calculations and drawings for permitting, manufacturing, and construction across diverse projects.

You will apply ASCE-7, AISC, and ACI-318 standards, use 3D CAD tools, and collaborate with international teams. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in civil/structural eng with relevant experience.
• FE/EIT certification with supervision of a PE is required.
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles and standards.
• Familiarity with ASCE-7, AISC, ACI-318, ANSI B77.1, and ropeway standards.
• Experience with 3D/2D CAD tools and engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design concrete foundations for terminals, towers, and pads.
• Design structural steel components and ropeway structures.
• Apply lift profile design using rope line calculation software.
• Prepare calculations, specs, drawings for permitting and construction.
• Develop testing procedures to meet project specs and safety rules.
• Collaborate with domestic and international teams and field crews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Civil 3D

EliteCAD

MathCAD

IFS ERP

Job description

With innovative ropeways, the Doppelmayr teams ensure world records, eye-catching highlights and enthusiasm among customers and passengers. We develop mobility solutions for the future and high-performance material handling systems for use all over the world. This is made possible by our employees, who implement our unique projects and always generate enthusiasm with innovative ideas.

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. believes that by increasing the diversity of our teams we can create new perspectives and inspiring results and can make difference in the communities of our employees, our customers, and the world. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities and strive to make inclusion a part of everything we do.

As a Ropeway Project Engineer II, you will support the civil/structural/ropeway project engineering team by developing concrete foundation drawings, structural steel component designs and ropeway profiles to support the completion of various types of aerial ropeway projects.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Design concrete foundations to support terminal and tower structural steel, generator pads, operator house footings, underground vaults, and related infrastructure.
• Design structural steel components, including tower tubes, crossarms, walkways, and other ropeway-related structures.
• Apply lift profile design principles and practices using specialized rope line calculation software.
• Determine project design loads in accordance with ASCE-7 and Doppelmayr standards.
• Design structural steel elements in accordance with AISC standards and structural concrete elements in accordance with ACI-318 standards.
• Design ropeway components in compliance with ANSI B77.1 and Doppelmayr standards.
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, and drawings to support permitting, procurement, manufacturing, and construction activities.
• Develop testing procedures and documentation to ensure installations meet project specifications and safety requirements.
• Utilize engineering and design software such as Siemens NX (or equivalent 3D CAD software), EliteCAD (or equivalent 2D CAD software), AutoCAD Civil 3D, MathCAD, and IFS (or similar ERP systems).
• Apply company policies, procedures, and engineering standards to resolve routine and non-routine technical issues.
• Troubleshoot engineering challenges of moderate complexity, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
• Independently complete routine assignments while contributing to team and organizational objectives.
• Exercise sound judgment within established procedures and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with domestic and international colleagues, field teams, and customers to support successful project execution.
• Participate in site visits and field work as needed, with up to 10% domestic travel.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (FE exam passed) with substantial experience working under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, structural design practices, and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of:
  
  • ASCE-7 design load determination
  • AISC structural steel design
  • ACI-318 structural concrete design
  • ANSI B77.1 and ropeway design standards
  • Engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documentation
  • Testing procedures and quality documentation
• Experience with Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with 2D CAD software such as EliteCAD.
• Experience using MathCAD for engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as IFS or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Ability to work independently on routine assignments while seeking guidance on complex or non-routine challenges.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in both office and field environments.

Doppelmayr USA offers:

• 401(k), including company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off