CFD Engineer – Mechanical

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries and benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm based in New York is seeking a highly skilled CFD Engineer to contribute to innovative data center projects. The role requires expertise in CFD modeling and collaboration with design teams to ensure efficient project execution. The candidate will enjoy competitive salaries and a robust benefits package in a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years experience designing data center CFD.
• Knowledge of boundary layers and basic heat transfer.
• Excellent attention to detail and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Create designs and run CFD models using Cadence Reality DC.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to produce documents.
• Analyze results and prepare validation reports.

Skills

CFD modeling

Fluid mechanics principles

Communication

Organizational skills

Java or Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Reality DC

AutoCAD

Star CCM+

6Sigma by Future Facilities

Job description

CFD Engineer – Mechanical – New York, NY

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 have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainable design expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have past experience designing, coordinating and running CFD models both exterior modeling and interior modeling using Cadence Reality DC (formerly Future Facilities 6SixgmaDCX product line) using the latest versions of Datacenter Design Pro. The CFD Engineering Specialist will collaborate and work with senior design staff to further develop their CFD expertise for data center design and construction.

Responsibilities:

• Create designs, coordinates and runs CFD modeling: exterior modeling and interior modeling using Cadence Reality DC (formerly Future Facilities 6SixgmaDCX 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 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
• 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, interpret results, and provide 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 that simulations are both 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
• Effectively communicate directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• 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, Seabee’s, 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, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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