Thermal-Fluid Systems Research Engineer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a mechanical/controls engineer to model and control complex thermal-fluid systems for oil, gas, and power applications. You will develop and validate simulations, optimize piping designs, and implement PID control strategies across refrigeration and power generation cycles.

The role requires a degree in engineering with 2+ years of experience in thermal-fluid modeling and control, and familiarity with HYSYS, NPSS, or Fluent software.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering field with related work experience.
• Graduate degree may be considered in lieu of some work experience.
• Experience modeling thermal fluid systems and developing control algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for fluid thermal systems using 1D finite volume principles with HYSYS/NPSS/Fluent.
• Develop and validate simulations for control strategies of fluid thermal systems.
• Design/improve piping system layouts based on model feedback and codes.
• Run cycle analysis and optimize refrigeration, power, and refinery cycles.
• Design and implement PID control schemes for single and multiple variables.

Skills

Thermal-fluid modeling

Control systems engineering

1D finite volume methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical or related field

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Computer Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

NPSS

Fluent

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a mechanical/controls engineer to model and control complex thermal-fluid systems for oil, gas, and power applications. You will develop and validate simulations, optimize piping designs, and implement PID control strategies across refrigeration and power generation cycles.

The role requires a degree in engineering with 2+ years of experience in thermal-fluid modeling and control, and familiarity with HYSYS, NPSS, or Fluent software.