Engineer II (CFD)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CFD Engineer to join our innovative engineering team at ABS Consulting. This role is critical in advancing our computational fluid dynamics (CFD) capabilities, driving the development of cutting-edge simulations to optimize product performance and efficiency across various applications.

What You Will Do

1. Lead the development and implementation of CFD methodologies to analyze complex fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall engineering goals.
3. Design and execute simulation plans, including grid generation, model setup, and validation against experimental data.
4. Utilize advanced post-processing techniques to analyze simulation results, identifying key insights and communicating findings effectively to stakeholders.
5. Stay current with industry trends and advancements in CFD technology, integrating new tools and methodologies into the engineering workflow.
6. Perform advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling for quantitative risk analysis, including Fire and Explosion analysis, Gas Detectors allocation, Flame Detection Allocation, Exhaust and Vent dispersion, Smoke and Gas Dispersion, Flare Radiation Analysis, and Helideck Turbulence Analysis.
7. Assist qualitative risk analysis (e.g., HAZOP, HAZID) and vulnerability analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks.
8. Support Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) to ensure compliance with safety standards.
9. Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
10. Implement and maintain ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.
11. Draft technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, faxes, and other forms of communication.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience:

1. Master’s in chemical, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field with a strong emphasis on fluid dynamics and experience on O&G projects.
2. Experience in CFD analysis, with proficiency in industry-standard software such as FLACS, KFX, CFX, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or COMSOL.
3. Solid understanding of turbulence modeling, heat transfer, and multiphase flow dynamics.
4. Experience in qualitative risk analysis (e.g., HAZOP, HAZID) and vulnerability analysis.
5. Experience in Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA).
6. Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.
7. Knowledge of Brazilian regulations (e.g., Petrobras Safety Guidelines, ANP, NRs) is a plus.
8. Professional or chartered engineering license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

1. The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
2. Good command of the English language with the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
3. Expertise in computational fluid dynamics simulation and modeling techniques.
4. Proficiency in software tools for mesh generation, simulation, and post-processing.
5. Understanding of numerical methods and algorithms used in CFD.
6. Critical thinking and problem-solving capacity.
7. Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
8. Ability to handle fast-paced, high-demand environments with strong stress management skills.
9. Ability to work well with others.
10. Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Have:

1. Experience in applying CFD to aerospace, automotive, or energy systems.
2. Experience in scripting or programming languages (Python, MATLAB) to automate processes and enhance simulation capabilities.
3. Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and parallel processing techniques.
4. Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to a senior level engineer or technical manager. This position does not have any direct reports.