CFD Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
Overview:
In this role you will execute hands-on CFD studies for data center environments, delivering actionable design guidance from complex simulations. You will work within the Buildings and Places group on global, fast-paced projects, often in a remote setup with occasional travel. You'll translate simulation results into practical recommendations for airflow, containment, and cooling strategies while upholding high-quality CFD workflows. This position offers exposure to cross-functional teams and opportunities for upward career mobility, contributing to critical infrastructure projects worldwide. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental, visionflexible work optionsretirement savings planemployee stock purchase planpaid time offwell-being resources
Responsibilities:
- Own the full CFD study lifecycle from problem definition to technical reporting
- Perform internal data hall studies focusing on inlet temperatures, airflow, and containment concepts
- Conduct external studies for cooling equipment and outdoor exhaust/air intakes
- Run steady-state and transient analyses for outages and load changes
- Develop defensible modeling inputs from design data and field measurements
- Apply verification/validation practices including mesh checks and energy balance reviews
- Evaluate results against criteria and guidance (ASHRAE 9.9, codes, client requirements)
- Translate findings into prioritized actionable recommendations for equipment and airflow management
- Prepare client-ready reports and visualizations; present findings to project teams
- Contribute to templates, workflows, quality checks, and knowledge sharing
Key requirements:
- Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field 6+ years of hands-on CFD experience in data centers or similar thermal-management environments
- Proficiency with Cadence 6SigmaDCX, Ansys Fluent, Ansys CFX, or OpenFOAMStrong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, turbulence modeling, and HVAC operation
- Experience modeling internal IT spaces and external environments (yards, equipment, intakes, exhausts)
- Knowledge of data center cooling architectures, redundancy, controls, and failure scenarios
Preferred:
Professional Engineer (PE) and experience with US codes/standardsstrong written and verbal communicationtechnical storytelling and presentation skillsability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teamsCFD workflow development and mesh generationboundary condition development from design data and performance curvesverification & validation practices and sensitivity analysis