Explosion & Fluid Dynamics Engineer (CFD Modeler)

Lloyd's Register Applied Technology Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits

Professional development programs

Job summary

Lloyd's Register Applied Technology Group is seeking a qualified Engineer in compressible flows and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to join our Explosion and Fluid Dynamics Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

This role involves delivering innovative solutions, providing consultancy services, and maintaining specialized software tools. A Master's degree in engineering is required along with proven experience in compressible fluid dynamics and computer programming for CFD development.

Join a team that values safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in engineering required.
• Experience in computer programming for CFD code development.
• Engage in safety management for safe working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative solutions to client challenges in public safety, industry, and defence.
• Provide consultancy in explosive blast, reactive flows, and structural responses.
• Contribute to and prepare technical reports and scientific publications.

Skills

Compressible fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Chemistry

Computer programming for CFD code

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

Star CCM+

Linux OS

Job description

The role

Lloyd’s Register

What we’re looking for

The LR Advisory group is seeking a qualified Engineer in compressible flows and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to join our experienced Explosion and Fluid Dynamics Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Our Canadian advisory team is an established engineering research and consulting group specializing in the development and application of advanced engineering solutions for clients in the marine, public safety, and defense sectors.

Formerly operating as Martec Limited, the company has been in business since 1973. Employees in the LR Advisory team enjoy an intellectually challenging and collegial working environment with generous benefits and a corporate culture that places a focus on individual creativity and initiative. We have flexible working arrangements which allow for a combination of in-office and at-home work.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is rooted in values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes

The role

• Work with a team of skilled engineers delivering innovative solutions to a range of client challenges, particularly in the areas of public safety, industry, and defence
• Provide consultancy services in areas relating to explosive blast, reactive flows, compressible-flow computational fluid dynamics, and structural response to blast, and enable these services through development and application of models to be used in specialized in-house software tools
• Develop and maintain specialized in-house software tools using agreed upon coding standards and associated processes
• Contribute to, and prepare, technical reports and scientific publications
• Provide clear and concise communication with clients and internal/external stakeholders
• Build relationships with internal and external clients, be directly involved in assessing complex problems, and help build the business
• Participate in proposal development and provide estimates for own time
• Take personal responsibility for delivering both on professional and company goals and targets, without requiring significant supervision
• Pursue Continuous Professional Development while maintaining a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness. Be responsible for own development, seeking opportunities for self-development
• Maintain registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Registered/Licensed Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia or other Canadian professional engineering association

What you bring

• Demonstrated expertise in compressible fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and chemistry
• Demonstrated experience in the development and application of CFD models to real-world problems.
• Experience in computer programming for CFD code development
• Have a minimum of a Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace)
• Be eligible for Personal Security Clearance with the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate
• Engage fully in our safety management system to support safe working conditions for yourself, your teammates, our clients, and the community

Preferred, but not required

• Demonstrated expertise in explosion/shock/blast physics (or a related area)
• Demonstrated experience in structural response to highly dynamic loadings
• Experience in using LS-DYNA or comparable fluid structure interaction (FSI) or finite element analysis (FEA) tools
• Experience in using Star CCM+ or comparable CFD tools
• Experience in machine learning (ML) algorithms and application of ML models.
• Experience in the marine industry and ship hydrodynamics
• Working knowledge of Linux OS and experience in parallel/scientific computing
• Prior experience working in consulting and research organizations

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Is capable of organizing work and setting priorities to meet objectives
• Is effective at solving problems, trouble‑shooting and making timely decisions
• Shows initiative while remaining responsive to evolving demands
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

If you share our vision for safety and sustainability, we want to hear from you.