Lead CFD Analyst (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP•New York, NY

21h•$130,000 - $182,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At kW Mission Critical Engineering, a part of WSP USA, we ensure data centers remain operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by analyzing building infrastructure—power and cooling systems. We are looking for a CFD Analyst - Mechanical Engineer to join our team and work on innovative, award-winning projects. This role offers opportunities for career growth, travel, and a collaborative work environment. The position is based in our New York NY, Troy NY, Atlanta GA, Milwaukee WI, Tempe AZ, or Herndon VA offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline
7+ year of relevant work experience
Knowledgeable on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Building Mechanical Systems
Ability to perform quality work within deadlines

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Demonstrated experience in understanding and using CFD analysis software (FloEFD, STAR CCM+, Fluent, FDS, OpenFOAM, 6SigmaRoom)
Familiarity with software development for writing User Defined Functions (UDF) for commercial software.
Experience in programming languages such as Python, C++ and Java
Critical thinking and problem solving skills, planning & organizing skills, decision making and time management skill
Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to clearly communicate research findings through presentations and reports
Strong drive for results and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Utilize CFD tools to solve physics-based problems related to indoor and outdoor building flows, thermal comfort, contaminant dispersion and condensation controls
Improve existing analytical capabilities by developing and improving best practices, automating processes, and streamlining workflows
Maintain working knowledge of relevant computational fluids research in the building mechanical field with proactive research
Documentation, reporting, and making technical presentations of engineering solutions to design teams and clients
Work independently while communicating and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and project managers