Lead CFD Analyst - Data Center Analytics

WSP Global Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 131,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead CFD Analyst to join our Data Centers Analytics team in Milwaukee, WI. You will lead advanced CFD studies, mentor analysts, and shape CFD standards across projects.

This role demands technical leadership in indoor airflow, thermal management, and cooling optimization for mission-critical facilities. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and project management teams, drive innovation through automation and scripting, and engage clients with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years applying CFD to building systems, mission critical facilities, thermal management.
• CFD, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Building Mechanical Systems, Airflow and Thermal Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced CFD analyses for mission critical facilities including indoor/outdoor airflow and cooling optimization.
• Serve as technical authority for CFD methodologies and QA/QC oversight.
• Lead technical reviews and establish CFD standards and workflows.
• Manage multiple CFD studies and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Define CFD scope, schedules, and deliverables with project managers.
• Develop automation, templates, and internal CFD tool enhancements.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to onboarding and training.

Skills

CFD

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Building Mechanical Systems

Airflow and Thermal Modeling

Technical Leadership

Project Delivery

Mentoring

Client Presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

STAR-CCM+

Fluent

OpenFOAM

FDS

RealityDC

Python

C++

Java

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead CFD Analyst to join our Data Centers Analytics team in Milwaukee, WI. You will lead advanced CFD studies, mentor analysts, and shape CFD standards across projects.

This role demands technical leadership in indoor airflow, thermal management, and cooling optimization for mission-critical facilities. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and project management teams, drive innovation through automation and scripting, and engage clients with