CFD Engineer – Data Center Mechanical Design

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in New York seeks a skilled CFD Engineer to design advanced simulations for data centers. This role includes creating and running CFD models, collaborating closely with project teams, and contributing to critical facility design. Ideal candidates will have 5-15 years of experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and proficiency with CFD software tools. Competitive salaries, a range of benefits, and hybrid work options are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in designing data center CFD.
• PE or EIT certification is a plus.
• Familiar with CFD data center specific software tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and run CFD modeling for data centers.
• Work with project management to produce construction documents.
• Conduct advanced CFD simulations and analyses.

Skills

5-15 years experience designing data center CFD

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of fluid mechanics principles

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with JAVA or Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent

Tools

CFD software tools like 6Sigma by Future Facilities

AutoCAD

Star CCM+

Job description

Overview

CFD Engineer – Mechanical – New York, NY. This position is also available as a remote role anywhere in the US.

Our client is an Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They focus on reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainable design for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity offers project work with leading-edge technology, growth potential, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Create designs, coordinates and runs CFD modeling: exterior modeling and interior modeling using Cadence Reality DC (formerly Future Facilities 6SigmaDCX product line) using the latest versions of Datacenter Design Pro.
• 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 will receive limited direction and instruction on new projects or assignments and will work independently or under limited supervision. Will assist project leadership on projects of complex scope.
• Communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
• Coordinate closely with design teams to define simulation objectives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.
• Participate in discussions to define simulation prerequisites, collect necessary data, and establish 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.
• Independently perform advanced CFD simulations and analyses.
• Perform complex flow, heat transfer, and turbulence modeling tasks.
• Perform computation analysis for complex projects, components, and systems.
• Analyze, review, and prepare results reports and simulations to validate designs.
• Utilize data center specific CFD software tools like 6SigmaRoom by Future Facilities / Cadence Reality DC, or Tile Flow, CoolSim, Star CCM+ (for building / wind analysis), Autodesk CFD, etc.
• Develop proposals including simulation scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients, presenting simulation findings, interpreting results, and providing insights for CFD analyses.
• Perform QA/QC peer reviews for simulations and identify potential variants from expected results and develop strategies to address them.
• Validate CFD results, employing advanced analytical techniques to ensure simulations are accurate and reflective of real-world conditions.
• Prepare validation reports comparing CFD results with data.
• Review and respond to technical queries related to simulations; complete validation checklists and documentation.
• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Update and maintain shop drawings and logs.
• Complete tasks and deliverables on time and budget.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years experience designing data center CFD.
• PE or EIT a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics principles: boundary layers, laminar flows, basic heat transfer, etc.
• Skilled with core numerical methods in CFD like finite volume and element methods.
• Background on primary turbulence models and their applications.
• CFD software for simulations and reviewing drawings with AutoCAD or Revit.
• CFD data center specific software tools: 6Sigma by Future Facilities / Cadence a huge plus or equivalent.
• Star CCM+ across various physics types and application areas, with focus on external CFD modeling of data centers a plus.
• 3D modeling and preparing complex CAD for CFD modeling.
• Familiar with the design process of building systems for mission critical projects.
• Experience with JAVA or Python scripting; Linux and HPC O/S a plus.
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail; effective communicator – reading and writing, self-motivated, resourceful.
• Task master with completing assignments accurately.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Hybrid remote if not located near a local engineering office; Limited travel (10-20%).
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, or forward your resume to [e-mail]. After applying, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and view other Critical Facility openings at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/.

Notes

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan. EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V. Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate.