CFD Analyst/Engineer

HDR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a CFD Engineer/Analyst to advance computational fluid dynamics modelling for optimizing building designs, delivering key insights, and solving complex challenges. You will build relationships within HDR, applying CFD to solve technical problems and assist in project execution.

Responsibilities include supporting the CFD team in project delivery, focusing on data centre modelling and fire simulation, and contributing to proposal development for CFD scope.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the CFD team in delivery and project management to optimize facility design, with a focus on Data Centre modelling, and fire simulation for underground structures using Ansys Fluent, CFX, 6Sigma, and FDS.
• Assessing the development and deployment of computational modelling tools and capability for analysing and delivering high performance and informed building environments.
• Supporting proposal development for CFD scope.

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duty of the CFD Engineer / Analyst is to aid in modelling efforts using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software that will optimize building designs, deliver key insights, and solve unique and complicated challenges. At this role, the individual shall build relationships within the HDR matrix, understand where CFD modelling can be applied to solve technical problems, and assist in project execution.

Specific duties include

• Assisting the CFD team in delivery and project management to optimize facility design, with a focus on Data Centre modelling, and fire simulation for underground structures using Ansys Fluent, CFX, 6Sigma, and FDS.
• Assessing the development and deployment of computational modelling tools and capability for analysing and delivering high performance and informed building environments.
• Supporting proposal development for CFD scope.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Engineering / Energy / Physics / Mathematics related bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject and desirable to have a CFD / Engineering / Physics / Mathematics related master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• A minimum of 5 years of CFD modelling experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of modelling experience with the Cadence Reality (6Sigma), Ansys Fluent, or FDS / PyroSim software.
• A track record of successfully delivering projects related to:
  • Data centre cooling and optimization
  • Indoor temperature / thermal comfort studies
  • Outdoor thermal comfort / UTCI studies
  • Natural Ventilation studies
  • Wind-driven envelope infiltration studies
  • Outdoor air intake / exhaust separation studies
  • Fire, Life, Safety, and Tunnel Ventilation Systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and team working skills.
• Excellent knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics enabling understanding of the appropriate application of CFD modelling in relation to transient vs steady state, turbulence model complexity, radiation, modelling of particulates / scalar transport amongst other considerations.
• Working knowledge of CFD software such as, ANSYS CFD Suite, Autodesk CFD, CoolSim, MicroFlo, SimCenter STAR-CCM+, IES (EMEA), FDS, PyroSim.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 2 years experience
• Understanding of mechanical systems and controls and knowledge
• Ability to develop detailed energy models with eQuest or other simulation software
• Experience working within the architectural design process
• Understanding of energy-efficient commercial lighting systems
• Availability to travel out of state
• Excellent writing and documentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits is for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Toronto, ON: $112,000 - $136,000

Primary Location:Canada-Ontario-Toronto Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Building Mechanical Job Posting:Aug 4, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affidavit Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.