HDR

CFD Analyst/Engineer

HDR • $85K — $100K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Technical Services
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or closely related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of CFD modelling experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience with Cadence Reality (6Sigma), Ansys Fluent, or FDS/PyroSim.
  • Strong background in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the CFD team in project management to optimize facility design focusing on Data Centre modelling and fire simulation.
  • Evaluate and develop computational modelling tools for high performance building environments.
  • Support proposal development for CFD scope and solutions.
  • Build and maintain relationships within HDR matrix for project collaboration.
  • Conduct CFD modelling to address unique technical challenges in building designs.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership culture encouraging active participation.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities

The primary duty of the CFD Engineer / Analyst is to aid in modelling efforts using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software that will optimize building designs, deliver key insights, and solve unique and complicated challenges. At this role, the individual shall build relationships within the HDR matrix, understand where CFD modelling can be applied to solve technical problems, and assist in project execution.

Specific duties include:

  • Assisting the CFD team in delivery and project management to optimize facility design, with a focus on Data Centre modelling, and fire simulation for underground structures using Ansys Fluent, CFX, 6Sigma, and FDS.
  • Assessing the development and deployment of computational modelling tools and capability for analysing and delivering high performance and informed building environments.
  • Supporting proposal development for CFD scope.


Preferred Qualifications

  • An Engineering / Energy / Physics / Mathematics related bachelor's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject and desirable to have a CFD / Engineering / Physics / Mathematics related master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • A minimum of 5 years of CFD modelling experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of modelling experience with the Cadence Reality (6Sigma), Ansys Fluent, or FDS / PyroSim software.
  • A track record of successfully delivering projects related to:
    • Data centre cooling and optimization
    • Indoor temperature / thermal comfort studies
    • Outdoor thermal comfort / UTCI studies
    • Natural Ventilation studies
    • Wind-driven envelope infiltration studies
    • Outdoor air intake / exhaust separation studies
    • Fire, Life, Safety, and Tunnel Ventilation Systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and team working skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics enabling understanding of the appropriate application of CFD modelling in relation to transient vs steady state, turbulence model complexity, radiation, modelling of particulates / scalar transport amongst other considerations.
  • Working knowledge of CFD software such as, ANSYS CFD Suite, Autodesk CFD, CoolSim, MicroFlo, SimCenter STAR-CCM+, IES (EMEA), FDS, PyroSim.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering or closely related field
  • A minimum of 2 years experience
  • Understanding of mechanical systems and controls and knowledge
  • Ability to develop detailed energy models with eQuest or other simulation software
  • Experience working within the architectural design process
  • Understanding of energy-efficient commercial lighting systems
  • Availability to travel out of state
  • Excellent writing and documentation skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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