Senior CFD Consultant (Sustainability)

Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited (IES) in Pune seeks an experienced CFD Consultant to join its consultancy team. You will deliver CFD studies across a diverse portfolio, including data centres, external wind assessments and natural ventilation, interfacing with clients and project teams.

You will develop simulation strategies, communicate technical findings, and provide practical engineering recommendations, while growing your expertise in a global, high‑level environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• 4 to 5 years of professional CFD consultancy experience.
• Strong understanding of building physics principles.
• Experience on data centres, external wind flow studies, thermal comfort assessments or similar applications.
• Experience presenting technical studies and simulation results to clients; ability to interpret client requirements and contribute to CFD project proposals.
• Experience producing high-quality technical reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CFD simulations across building physics applications including data centre airflow and thermal management.
• Develop geometry models suitable for CFD analysis.
• Interpret client requirements and define suitable simulation methodologies.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates and CFD consultancy proposals.
• Analyse simulation results and communicate findings to clients and design teams.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and presentations.
• Participate in client meetings and design workshops.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (architects, MEP engineers, sustainability consultants).
• Support development of internal workflows, tools and best-practice guidance.
• Coordinate with the global team to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

CFD consultancy

Data centre projects

Wind flow studies

Thermal comfort

Natural ventilation

Client communication

Report writing

Python basics

Linux familiarity

Automation scripting

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

Cadence Reality DC

SketchUp/Rhino/Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Cadence Reality DC/6SigmaDCX

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

Job description

At IES, we value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe who are passionate about what we do

For 30+ years, we have built a solid reputation as the leading global innovator in integrated performance-based analysis and are now home to the most advanced building‑physics analytics team in the world. Our software solutions and expert consultancy services empower designers, engineers, building owners and operators to deliver more efficient, comfortable and sustainable buildings through design, retrofit and operation. Our Research & Innovation team ensures our technology remains best‑in‑class and at the forefront of innovation.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced CFD Consultant to join our Consultancy team in Pune. As part of our growing international consulting team, you will deliver Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies across a diverse portfolio of projects including data centres, external wind environment assessments, thermal comfort studies, natural ventilation, and specialist airflow modelling.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients and project teams to understand design requirements, develop simulation strategies, communicate technical findings, and provide practical engineering recommendations. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging, high‑profile international projects while developing your technical and consultancy skills within a highly experienced team.

What You'll Do

• Deliver CFD simulations across a range of building physics applications, including:
  • Data centre airflow and thermal management
  • External wind flow and pedestrian wind comfort
  • Indoor air quality and thermal comfort studies
  • Natural ventilation
• Develop geometry models suitable for CFD analysis.
• Interpret client requirements and define appropriate simulation methodologies.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates and CFD consultancy proposals.
• Analyse simulation results and communicate findings to clients and design teams.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports and presentations.
• Participate in client meetings and design workshops.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, MEP engineers and sustainability consultants.
• Support the development of internal workflows, tools and best‑practice guidance.
• Coordinate with the global team to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4 to 5 years of professional CFD consultancy experience.
• Strong understanding of building physics principles.
• Experience working on projects such as data centres, external wind flow studies, thermal comfort assessments or similar applications.
• Experience presenting technical studies and simulation results to clients.Ability to interpret client requirements and contribute to the preparation of CFD project proposals.
• Experience producing high‑quality technical reports and documentation.
• Proficiency with CFD software such as:
• ANSYS Fluent
• Cadence Reality DC Design Pro (formerly 6SigmaDCX)
• STAR-CCM+
• OpenFOAM
• or equivalent CFD platforms.
• Experience with geometry modelling tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Revit or similar.

Nice to Have

• Experience interpreting architectural, structural and MEP drawings and design documentation.
• Interest in applying AI tools to develop scripts, automate workflows and create in‑house engineering tools.
• Knowledge of Python programming.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Experience with parametric modelling and automation workflows.
• Familiarity with data centre design and operation.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a world‑leading climate technology company helping to create more sustainable buildings.
• Work on technically challenging and innovative international projects.
• Collaborate with recognised experts in building simulation, CFD and sustainable design.
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

IES is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, even if you don't meet every requirement listed. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, for example, sharing interview questions in advance, allowing breaks between stages, or offering extra time where needed.

If you require support at any point, please contact the IES HR team at [e-mail] or [phone].