CFD Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
aecomArlington (VA)
CFD Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
Posted today
aecomArlington (VA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Overview:
In this CFD Engineer role, you will lead hands-on airflow and thermal studies for data centers, turning complex simulations into practical design actions. You will work within the Buildings and Places team to develop repeatable CFD workflows and deliver client-ready insights. You’ll address both internal and external environments, from IT spaces to exhaust and heat rejection, shaping equipment selection and containment strategies. This is a client-facing, globally engaged role with opportunities to advance technical leadership and mentoring. Compensation / Benefits comprehensive benefits flexible work options remote work options retirement savings plan employee stock purchase plan paid time off
Responsibilities:
Own the full CFD study lifecycle from scoping to final reporting Conduct internal data hall studies focusing on rack inlet temperatures and containment Perform external studies for cooling towers, exhausts, intakes, and heat rejection Run steady-state and transient analyses for outages and dynamic conditions Develop defensible modeling assumptions using project data and field measurements Apply verification/validation practices including mesh sensitivity and balance checks Evaluate results against criteria and provide actionable recommendations Prepare concise reports and visualizations for clients and teams Present findings to multidisciplinary teams and ensure implementation of recommendations Contribute to templates, procedures, and knowledge sharing for quality control
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree 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 OpenFOAM Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, turbulence modeling, and HVAC systems Experience modeling internal IT spaces and external environments like yards and exhausts Knowledge of data center cooling architectures, redundancy, controls, and thermal performance metrics Strong technical writing and visualization skills Effective communication and client-facing presentation abilities Collaborative teamwork and mentoring of junior staff Cadence 6SigmaDCX Ansys Fluent Ansys CFX
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