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CFD Engineer Associate

DLB Associates

Ashburn (VA)

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USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

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Job summary

DLB Associates is seeking a CFD Engineer Senior Associate to leverage advanced CFD tools for data center design. This remote role involves collaboration with senior engineers, executing simulations, and contributing to project specifications. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in a consultancy environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

401k with company match

PTO including additional paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in a consultancy setting.
Knowledge of fluid mechanics principles and numerical methods in CFD.
Ability to work remotely with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct CFD analysis documentation and validation.
Coordinate with design teams for simulation planning.
Prepare project progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Fluid Mechanics

CFD Software

Data Analysis

3D Modeling

Scripting (JAVA/Python)

Organizational Skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

6Sigma

Star CCM+

AutoCAD

Revit

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This is a remote position.

Step into a high-impact role where you’ll leverage cutting-edge CFD tools to shape airflow and thermal environments in some of the world’s most advanced data centers. As a Senior Associate, you’ll work alongside expert engineers and project managers, translating simulation insights into real-world design outcomes. With access to industry-leading platforms like 6Sigma and Star CCM+, this is a unique opportunity to deepen your simulation expertise while influencing mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Position Title: CFD Engineer Senior Associate

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from most locations in the United States

Salary

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

The CFD Engineer Senior Associate will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff to advance their CFD skills for data center design and construction. They will learn, through hands-on application, how to design a wide variety of projects. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and assist in the construction administration process.

The CFD Engineer Senior Associate will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work, or under immediate supervision. May serve as trade lead on routine projects of limited scope.

The CFD Engineer Senior Associate will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

CFD Analysis Documentation Management (30%)

Participate in the entire process of CFD analysis documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project goals from initiation through to validation.
Utilize data center specific CFD software tools like 6SigmaRoom by Future Facilities / Cadence, or equivalent (TileFlow, CoolSim, Autodesk CFD, etc.).
Utilize general CFD software like Star CCM+ for building / wind analysis or HVAC related equipment manufacturing.

Pre-Simulation Planning (30%)

Coordinate closely with design teams to refine simulation objectives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of project requirements
Participate in discussions to define simulation prerequisites, collect necessary data, and establishing accurate initial conditions for simulations
Identify challenges and recommend modifications to design parameters or simulation setups, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the simulation process

Simulation Execution and Validation (30%)

Coordinate activities between design, project management, and clients, to ensure effective communication and alignment of project objectives
Conduct technical discussions with clients, presenting simulation findings, interpret results, and provide insights for CFD analyses
Conduct rigorous validation of CFD results, employing advanced analytical techniques to ensure that simulations are both accurate and reflective of real-world conditions
Participate in the review process, identifying discrepancies, and recommending solutions to improve simulation fidelity and project outcomes.

Reporting (10%)

Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
Manage personal hours using company tools

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Position Requirements

Knowledge of fluid mechanics principles including boundary layers, laminar flows, and basic heat transfer
Knowledge of core numerical methods in CFD like finite volume and element methods
Knowledge of primary turbulence models and their applications
Skilled in using CFD software for simulations and reviewing drawings with AutoCAD/Revit.
Skilled in using CFD data center specific software tools, especially 6Sigma by Future Facilities / Cadence or its equivalent
Skilled in using general CFD software like Star CCM+ for steady-state and transient simulations
Skilled in 3D modeling and cleaning and preparing complex CAD for CFD modeling
Skilled in JAVA or Python scripting and comfortable with Linux and HPC systems preferred
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
Ability to interpret CFD results and communicate well in writing and verbally
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel / Relocation Requirements

Approximately 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Education / Experience

Master's degree in engineering

PLUS

Three to five years’ experience in a consultancy setting.

Benefits

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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