CFD Engineer - Mission-Critical Data Centers

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a CFD Engineer to lead computational fluid dynamics design models for mission-critical data center projects. You will guide the CFD project team through design and construction, adapting models to budget and client needs while interfacing with engineering disciplines.

The role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles, CFD concepts, and reporting. Opportunities exist to advance within a growing Mission Critical practice globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) required.
• Or bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering technology from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) required.
• Or master's degree in mechanical engineering and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) required.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFD analysis of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies knowledge of commonly used CFD concepts, practices, and procedures within the CFD services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Review of Engineering team design information pertaining to CFD analysis detail modelling requirements.
• Advice on modelling information exchange and need by dates.
• Wind speed and weather probability analysis.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

ABET knowledge

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

EIT Certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (ABET)

FE exam + 3 years experience

Master's in mechanical engineering +2 years

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D Rendering Programs

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a CFD Engineer to lead computational fluid dynamics design models for mission-critical data center projects. You will guide the CFD project team through design and construction, adapting models to budget and client needs while interfacing with engineering disciplines.

The role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles, CFD concepts, and reporting. Opportunities exist to advance within a growing Mission Critical practice globally.