Ropeway Project Engineer II

Doppelmayr CTEC•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 a 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.

Requirements

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.
Working knowledge of engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documentation.
Working knowledge of 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.

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.