CFD Specialist

CM Mission Critical Engineering, or CM|MC • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CFD Specialist performs advanced computational analysis to solve physics‑based problems related to indoor & outdoor airflow, thermal comfort, & contaminant dispersion. This role strengthens CM|MC’s analytical capabilities through modeling, research, & cross‑disciplinary collaboration. The CFD Specialist works independently while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, & project management teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions for mission‑critical environments.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, & Building Mechanical Systems
• Ability to perform high-quality work within deadlines
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently & collaboratively across engineering disciplines
• Proficiency with technical documentation, modeling workflows, & presenting engineering findings
• Extensive experience with Cadence, FloEFD, Tileflow and/or similar 3D CFD simulation software tools
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skillset
• 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
• Demonstrated critical thinking, planning, & time management skills
• Strong drive for results & continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Utilize CFD tools to analyze building airflow, thermal comfort, & contaminant dispersion.
• Improve analytical workflows by developing best practices, automating processes, & streamlining modeling procedures.
• Maintain current CFD research knowledge & emerging trends in building mechanical systems.
• Document & present findings through technical reports, modeling summaries, & client facing presentations.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines while independently managing analysis tasks & project deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level