CFD Engineer – Water and Environmental

Flow Science, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a CFD Engineer with expertise in municipal and wastewater engineering. You will provide technical support, develop training materials, and serve as a subject matter expert for wastewater treatment facilities and related systems. The ideal candidate holds an M.S. or PhD in Civil/Environmental Engineering and has at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in CFD software are essential. Join our dynamic team to make a significant impact on water infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in municipal/wastewater applications.
• Prior hydraulic modeling experience is essential.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in municipal/wastewater engineering.
• Provide technical support for customers.
• Deliver training both online and in-person.
• Conduct structured customer interviews for technical needs.
• Write technical documentation and training materials.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Open channel flow principles

Hydraulic analysis

Communication skills

3D CAD skills

GIS skills

Education

M.S. or PhD in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

1D/2D modeling techniques

CFD software

Job description

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Position Overview

We are seeking a CFD Engineer with expertise in municipal and wastewater engineering to work as part of a multi-faceted team to expand and support our growing customer base using FLOW-3D HYDRO. This role focuses specifically on wastewater treatment facilities, conveyance systems, combined sewer overflows, and related municipal water infrastructure. The engineer will serve as a subject matter expert in these areas while also supporting the broader water and environmental applications of FLOW-3D HYDRO as needed.

Principal Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert

Be the subject matter expert in municipal/wastewater engineering and use expertise to identify areas of growth within this area to guide future developments.

Customer Technical Support

Provide high caliber support to customers throughout our range of W&E processes including diagnosing simulation issues, recommended best practices, and guidance toward optimal solutions for municipal systems and wastewater treatment facilities.

Training and Education

Deliver comprehensive training to customers through both online and in-person formats. Develop and present technical content that enables users to maximize the value of our CFD software, adapting your teaching approach to audiences with varying levels of expertise.

Customer Development

Conduct structured customer interviews to understand their technical needs, workflow challenges, and business objectives. Identify opportunities for product enhancement and potential growth areas that align with customer requirements.

Documentation and Content Creation

Write clear, accurate technical documentation including user guides, application notes, and best practice documents. Develop engaging training videos and tutorials that help users understand complex CFD concepts and software functionality.

Validation and Testing

Identify appropriate experimental or analytical results against which to test our software product for municipal/wastewater applications. Develop and document validations comparing to the experimental or analytical results. Test new software developments and features, providing feedback to the development team to ensure product quality and usability.

Conferences and Materials

Develop materials (conference presentations, papers, etc.) on municipal/wastewater systems and represent Flow Science at conferences.

Required Skills & Experience

• M.S. or PhD in Civil/Environment Engineering or related engineering degree with emphasis on water/wastewater applications.
• 3+ years of experience in municipal/wastewater applications
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and open channel flow principles
• Hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities
• Prior hydraulic modeling experience using 1D, 2D methods for municipal/wastewater applications
• Experience and expertise in
  • Conventional or industry standard modeling techniques and software.
  • Wastewater treatment processes, including activated sludge, aeration tank and contact tank.
  • Conveyance facilities and systems.
  • Combined sewer overflows.
  • Transient (surge) analysis.
• Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with 3D/CFD modeling
• Strong 3D CAD skills and GIS skills