CFD Engineer II

DLB Associates; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

FSA

Dental and vision plans

401k with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Disability

Professional development assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

DLB Associates is seeking a CFD Engineer II to advance CFD skills in data center design and construction. You’ll work with senior staff, help produce construction docs, and edit project specifications while collaborating with project management.

Responsibilities include CFD analysis documentation, pre-simulation planning, execution and validation, and reporting. Requires 3–5 years in a consultancy and experience with Reality DC Design or Star CCM+; remote role with travel up to 10% within the US.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fluid mechanics 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.
• Proficient in using CFD software for simulations and reviewing drawings with AutoCAD/Revit.
• Skilled in Reality DC Design by Cadence or its equivalent.
• Skilled in Star CCM+ for steady-state and transient simulations.
• Skilled in 3D modeling and preparing CAD for CFD modeling.
• JAVA or Python scripting; comfortable with Linux and HPC systems.
• MS Office Suite proficiency and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• CFD Analysis Documentation Management: ensure accuracy from initiation to validation and use tools like Reality DC Design, TileFlow, CoolSim, Autodesk CFD, Star CCM+.
• Pre-Simulation Planning: coordinate with design teams, define prerequisites and initial conditions.
• Simulation Execution and Validation: coordinate with teams and clients, present findings, validate results and improve fidelity.
• Reporting (10%): prepare progress reports and maintain logbooks.
• Technology & AI tools: leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and learn new technologies.
• Completion of Tasks: deliver on time and within budget; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluid mechanics understanding

CFD numerical methods

Turbulence models

3D modeling

JAVA or Python scripting

Linux & HPC

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Team collaboration

Tools

Reality DC Design by Cadence

TileFlow

CoolSim

Autodesk CFD

Star CCM+

Job description

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

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

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 II 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 II 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 II 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 Reality DC Design by 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
  

Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency

• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements (Intermediate level for all the following)

• 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 Reality DC Design by Cadence or its equivalent
• Skilled in using general CFD software likeStar 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

PLUS

• Three to five years’ experience in a consultancy setting.

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)
• 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

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

The pay range for this role is:

83,000 - 104,125 USD per year (Remote (United States))