Ropeway Project Engineer II

About the role

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.

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.

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
  • 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.

Benefits

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