CFD Engineer: High-Impact HVAC for Advanced Facilities (Hybrid)

Jacobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a CFD Engineer in New York to apply CFD tools to thermal and airflow design for built environments. You will collaborate with internal teams to define scope, analyze data, and present findings with clear visuals for diverse stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong HVAC experience, CFD tool proficiency (Cadence Reality DC Pro, Star CCM+, FloVENT, FloTHERM), Excel skills, and effective technical communication. Hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in HVAC systems and design.
• Proficient with CFD tools: Cadence Reality DC Pro, Star CCM+, FloVENT, FloTHERM.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong technical writing and data visualization skills.
• Solid engineering first principles understanding.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Curiosity and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Define modeling objectives and scope with clients within project constraints.
• Analyze complex data to uncover actionable insights.
• Create visual evidence of findings using data visualization tools.
• Explain and document results clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Improve and follow proprietary FMA reporting methods.
• Support rapid analysis of alternative design solutions.
• Collaborate with CFD analysts on multiple fast-track projects.

Skills

HVAC design experience

CFD software proficiency

Excel proficiency

Technical writing

Data visualization

First principles

Presentation 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

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a CFD Engineer in New York to apply CFD tools to thermal and airflow design for built environments. You will collaborate with internal teams to define scope, analyze data, and present findings with clear visuals for diverse stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong HVAC experience, CFD tool proficiency (Cadence Reality DC Pro, Star CCM+, FloVENT, FloTHERM), Excel skills, and effective technical communication. Hybrid work is supported.