CFD Design Engineer

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Alpharetta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a multi-discipline building system consulting firm with a 30+ year track record in the design of complex, high-performance buildings. They offer expertise in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEP/FP), Technology Design, Energy & Sustainability Consulting, Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory Services, Arc Flash and Coordination Studies, and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling. AHA serves the Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets. The company emphasizes investing in its team members through a strong benefits package, training programs, office culture, and opportunities for professional development and growth, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a Path to Partnership program.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (BSME, BSMET, or equivalent) or equivalent technical training/certification
1 – 5 years’ experience at MEP firm with fundamental knowledge of mechanical system design
Understanding and knowledge of applicable codes
Fundamental knowledge of mechanical concepts
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
High degree of analytical skill and ability
Possess general understanding of applicable building codes, consults with engineer regarding building code requirements
Knowledge of mechanical HVAC systems concepts and design
Proficiency in Revit / AutoCAD
Proficiency with industry software such as Trane Trace, Carrier HAP and other HVAC modeling tools

Nice To Haves

Three to seven years’ experience in engineering environment or equivalent field of operation
Engineer-in-training (EIT) or ability to obtain
Proficient in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office Teams
Data Center Mechanical Design experience
Experience with Cadence Reality DC Design (formerly 6Sigma) greatly preferred; the following are also useful: Ansys Fluent, Star CCM+, TileFlow, PIPE-FLO, Other building CFD software

Responsibilities

Develop complex CFD models based on latest building layout from Revit or other software
Make calculations using engineering formulas such as heating and cooling loads and equipment sizing
Consulting with Lead Engineer, prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyze operation of existing systems
Research equipment selection from catalogs, under direction of Lead Engineer
Handle multiple projects with efficiency and accuracy
Receive and follow through with specific or technical instructions
Participating in and contributing to a team effort, exchanging ideas and recommending improvements
Attend client meetings, as necessary
Visit sites to perform inspections, as required (<5% Travel)