Coastal CFD & Hydrodynamics Modeler

HDR; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a coastal and/or CFD modeler to join a team of nationally ranked professionals. You will model coastal resilience, sea level rise, and navigation projects using CFD and hydrodynamic methods, with emphasis on interfacing across architecture, transportation, and water domains.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in coastal processes, numerical modeling, and data analysis, plus experience with tools like OpenFOAM, MATLAB, and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering/science/oceanography or closely related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in hydrodynamic or water quality modeling projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a project team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, modeling and design of coastal resilience projects including sea level rise infrastructure assessments.
• Model coastal, hydrodynamic, and CFD phenomena for complex projects.
• Contribute to shoreline protection and navigation projects including dredging and harbors.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Coastal CFD

Hydrodynamics

Coastal modeling

Numerical modeling

HPC workflows

MATLAB

Python

Jupyter

OpenFOAM

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering/science/oceanography

MS or PhD in coastal/ocean/civil engineering

Tools

MIKE 21

MIKE 3

Delft3D

USACE tools

HEC-RAS

ANSYS Fluent

FLOW-3D

Proteus

OpenFOAM

Job description

HDR is seeking a coastal and/or CFD modeler to join a team of nationally ranked professionals. You will model coastal resilience, sea level rise, and navigation projects using CFD and hydrodynamic methods, with emphasis on interfacing across architecture, transportation, and water domains.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in coastal processes, numerical modeling, and data analysis, plus experience with tools like OpenFOAM, MATLAB, and Python.