Ropeway Project Engineer I
Doppelmayr CTEC•Salt Lake City, UT
•Hybrid
About The Position
Doppelmayr USA, Inc. is seeking a Ropeway Project Engineer I to join their civil/structural/ropeway project engineering team. This role involves contributing to the development of concrete foundation drawings, structural steel component designs, and ropeway profiles. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from various backgrounds. The engineer will work on innovative ropeway solutions and material handling systems, contributing to world-class projects.
Requirements
- Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant engineering or drafting experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- Basic understanding of structural and civil engineering principles, design methodologies, and standard drafting practices.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, plans, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with structural steel and reinforced concrete design principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and project stakeholders.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in both office and field environments.
- Ability to manage routine assignments, follow detailed instructions, and contribute effectively within a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the FE exam.
- Experience with Siemens NX 3D, SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling software.
- Experience using MathCAD for engineering calculations.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Exposure to structural engineering design standards, construction documentation, or ropeway/ski lift infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Design concrete foundations and structural elements for ropeway and ski lift infrastructure, including terminal and tower foundations, generator pads, operator house footings, underground vaults, tower tubes, crossarms, walkways, and related components.
- Assist in the design and analysis of ski lift profiles using specialized rope line calculation software.
- Determine project design loads in accordance with ASCE-7 and Doppelmayr engineering standards.
- Support the design of structural steel components in accordance with AISC standards and structural concrete components in accordance with ACI-318.
- Contribute to the design of ropeway systems and components in compliance with ANSI B77.1 and Doppelmayr standards.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, and construction drawings to support permitting, procurement, manufacturing, and construction activities.
- Develop testing procedures and documentation to verify installations meet project specifications and safety requirements.
- Utilize engineering and design software, including Siemens NX (or equivalent 3D CAD software), EliteCAD (or equivalent 2D CAD software), AutoCAD Civil 3D, MathCAD, and ERP systems such as IFS.
- Apply company engineering standards, policies, and procedures to solve routine technical challenges.
- Troubleshoot engineering issues of limited complexity using established methods, standard practices, and guidance from senior engineering staff.
- Collaborate with engineers, field teams, customers, and domestic and international stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
- Participate in occasional site visits and field work, with up to 10% domestic travel required.
Benefits
- 401(k), including company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
