CFD Engineer - Building Airflow & Analytics (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a CFD Engineer to apply computational fluid dynamics to HVAC design and airflow analysis within the Facility Modeling & Analytics Group. You will define modeling objectives, run simulations, and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, adherence to proprietary report methods, and rapid, accurate analysis of design alternatives, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• At least 2 years of experience in HVAC systems and design
• Proficiency with CFD software packages: Cadence Reality DC Pro (formerly 6Sigma Room), Star CCM+, FloVENT, FloTHERM
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in technical writing and presentation of technical information
• Proficiency with generating compelling data visualizations
• Solid grasp of engineering first principles
• Effective presentation and communication skills
• A constant curiosity and desire to improve
• Possess a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external clients to define modeling objectives, and the required scope to achieve objectives given project time and budget constraints.
• Analyze complex data sets to understand the story behind the data.
• Leverage data visualization and graphics processing tools to create stunning visual evidence of analysis findings.
• Explain, present, and document that story in a concise, meaningful way in terms that may be understood by technical or non-technical stakeholders.
• Follow and eventually help to improve upon FMA Group proprietary methods of technical report writing
• Support engineering teams need for rapid analysis of alternative design solutions, delivered with accuracy and high confidence.
• Collaborate with other CFD analysts at delivering work on multiple fast-track projects simultaneously

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Curiosity

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Reality DC Pro

Star CCM+

FloVENT

FloTHERM

Microsoft Excel

Visual Basic

Python

Job description

Jacobs is hiring a CFD Engineer to apply computational fluid dynamics to HVAC design and airflow analysis within the Facility Modeling & Analytics Group. You will define modeling objectives, run simulations, and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, adherence to proprietary report methods, and rapid, accurate analysis of design alternatives, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth.