Lead Engineer (CFD)

ABS Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their Extreme Loads and Structural Risk Division. This role involves conducting advanced analyses related to fire, toxic, and explosion hazards, as well as performing consequence modeling and simulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fluid dynamics and energy, with a proven track record of effective communication and project management. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative safety and risk assessment solutions in a dynamic work environment, supporting critical operations in the marine and offshore sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CFD modeling and consequence modeling.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consequence analysis and explosion modeling.
• Perform advanced FEA and CFD analyses.

Skills

Fire Hazard Analysis

Toxic Hazard Analysis

Explosion Hazard Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

GEXCON FLACS

DNV PHAST

SAFETII

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

COMSOL

.NET

Python

VBA

Job description

ABS Consulting’s Extreme Loads and Structural Risk Division is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our team. ABS Consulting is a worldwide multi-discipline industry leader in risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and management planning for natural, process, or threat related hazards.

What You Will Do:

• Consequence Analysis
• Explosion, Fire and Toxic Modeling
• Explosion Testing and Similitude Modeling
• Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Nonlinear static, Nonlinear transient dynamic
• Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analyses
• Root Cause Analysis & Incident Investigations

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 5 years (minimum) of professional experience.
• Experience in fluid dynamics and energy emphasis.
• 5+ years of experience performing CFD modeling of dispersion/explosion using GEXCON FLACS.
• 5+ years of experience performing consequence modeling using DNV PHAST and SAFETII.
• Preferred - Master’s degree Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven track record of conducting fire/toxic/explosion hazards analysis.
• Working knowledge of facility siting and/or Fire & Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA).
• Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to speak well in group and/or client facing environments.
• Preferred - Experience with CFD modeling using ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, COMSOL, or equivalent.
• Preferred - Programming/scripting experience (.NET, Python, VBA).
• Preferred - Project management experience.
• Preferred - Experience as a consulting engineer.

Reporting Relationships:

This person would report to the Director Engineering.

Working Conditions:

Work will normally be performed in an office environment. Duties may include site visits which could include limited overseas travel.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2901
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 02/25/2025, 12:32 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations EQE House, The Beacons, Warrington, WA3 6WJ, GB