CFD Analyst (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP in the U.S.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a CFD Analyst-Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team supporting mission critical engineering projects and will analyze data-center related infrastructure to ensure 24/7 operation. The role involves working across multiple offices including Herndon, VA, with opportunities to see designs built.

Applicants should have a Mechanical Engineering background, 3+ years of experience, and strong CFD/thermodynamics knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledgeable in CFD, thermodynamics, heat transfer and building mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CFD tools to analyze indoor/outdoor building flows, thermal comfort, contaminant dispersion and condensation controls.
• Improve analytical capabilities by developing best practices, automating processes, and streamlining workflows.
• Maintain knowledge of CFD research in the building mechanical field with proactive research.
• Document, report, and present engineering solutions to design teams and clients.
• Work independently while coordinating with other disciplines and project managers.

Skills

CFD

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Building Mechanical Systems

Python

C++

Java

FloEFD

STAR CCM+

OpenFOAM

FDS

6SigmaRoom

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

FloEFD

STAR CCM+

Fluent

OpenFOAM

FDS

6SigmaRoom

Job description

Job Description

KEEP THE INTERNET RUNNING AND THE WORLD WORKING! At kW Mission Critical Engineering, a part of WSP USA, that’s exactly what we do.

Simply, data centers are buildings that store information technology. These mission critical facilities must remain operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your role is to analyze the building infrastructure—power and cooling systems—to make sure that happens.

Do you want to work on innovative, award-winning projects, travel and see your designs being built, and enjoy an occasional game of ping-pong, lunch and learn, or after-hours’ camaraderie? Are you looking for career growth? Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

We are currently searching for a CFD Analyst- Mechanical Engineer to sit in either our New York NY, Troy NY, Atlanta GA, Milwaukee WI, Tempe AZ, or Herndon VA office.

Your Impact

• Utilize CFD tools to solve physics-based problems related to indoor and outdoor building flows, thermal comfort, contaminant dispersion and condensation controls
• Improve existing analytical capabilities by developing and improving best practices, automating processes, and streamlining workflows
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant computational fluids research in the building mechanical field with proactive research
• Documentation, reporting, and making technical presentations of engineering solutions to design teams and clients
• Work independently while communicating and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and project managers

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline
• 3+ year of relevant work experience
• Knowledgeable on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Building Mechanical Systems
• Ability to perform quality work within deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and using CFD analysis software (FloEFD, STAR CCM+, Fluent, FDS, OpenFOAM, 6SigmaRoom)
• Familiarity with software development for writing User Defined Functions (UDF) for commercial software.
• Experience in programming languages such as Python, C++ and Java
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills, planning & organizing skills, decision making and time management skill
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to clearly communicate research findings through presentations and reports
• Strong drive for results and continuous improvement

Compensation And Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
• Expected Salary: $91,000 - $129,000
• WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.