CFD Specialist
CM Mission Critical Engineering · Dallas, TX · 1 wk ago
HybridOTHRFull-time
About the role
The CFD Specialist performs advanced computational analysis to solve physics-based problems related to indoor and outdoor airflow, thermal comfort, and contaminant dispersion. This role strengthens CM|MC’s analytical capabilities through modeling, research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The CFD Specialist works independently while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and project management teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for mission-critical environments.
Responsibilities
- Utilize CFD tools to analyze building airflow, thermal comfort, and contaminant dispersion.
- Improve analytical workflows by developing best practices, automating processes, and streamlining modeling procedures.
- Maintain current CFD research knowledge and emerging trends in building mechanical systems.
- Document and present findings through technical reports, modeling summaries, and client-facing presentations.
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines while independently managing analysis tasks and project deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant CFD or building mechanical systems experience.
- Experience with CFD software such as FloEFD, Cadence, STAR-CCM+, Fluent, FDS, OpenFOAM, or 6SigmaRoom.
- Familiarity with developing User Defined Functions (UDFs) for commercial CFD tools.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Building Mechanical Systems.
- Ability to perform high-quality work within deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across engineering disciplines.
- Proficiency with technical documentation, modeling workflows, and presenting engineering findings.
- Extensive experience with Cadence, FloEFD, Tileflow, and/or similar 3D CFD simulation software tools.
- Exceptional Microsoft Office skillset.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, planning, and time management skills.
- Strong drive for results and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
At this time, we are not accepting applicants who require visa sponsorship, including H1-B.