CFD Analyst (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a CFD Analyst-Mechanical Engineer to join the Milwaukee, WI office. You will analyze building infrastructure, power and cooling systems to ensure data centers run 24/7, applying CFD tools and communicating results to design teams.

The role emphasizes developing best practices, automating workflows, and staying current with CFD research in building mechanical systems. Strong collaboration and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of CFD, thermodynamics, heat transfer and building mechanical systems.
• Ability to deliver quality work on deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CFD tools to solve building-flow and thermal problems.
• Improve analytical capabilities by automating processes and documenting methods.
• Maintain knowledge of current CFD research in building mechanical engineering.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for design teams and clients.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and project managers.

Skills

3 years experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FloEFD

STAR CCM+

Fluent

FDS

OpenFOAM

6SigmaRoom

UDF programming

Python

C++

Java

Job description

KEEP THE INTERNET RUNNING AND THE WORLD WORKING!AtkW Mission Critical Engineering, a part ofWSP 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 fora CFD Analyst-Mechanical Engineerto sit in either ourMilwaukee WIoffice.

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

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