Data Modeler Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of post-graduate experience in CFD modeling, thermal analysis, or HVAC design.
• Experience with internal and external CFD studies; data center, mission-critical facility, or high-performance building experience is preferred.
• Understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, turbulence, and atmospheric or environmental flow principles.
• Knowledge of data center cooling technologies and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in one or more primary CFD platforms, including ANSYS Fluent, Cadence Reality DC Design Pro (formerly 6SigmaDCX), HELYX, STAR-CCM+, SimScale, OpenFOAM, and FLOW-3D.
• Experience with geometry preparation, meshing, boundary-condition development, turbulence modeling, solution monitoring, verification, sensitivity analysis, and results interpretation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, Cadence Reality DC Design Pro (formerly 6SigmaDCX), STAR-CCM+, HELYX, SimScale, OpenFOAM, and FLOW-3D.
• Experience developing 3D geometry from engineering and architectural drawings and simplifying models in Rhino for CFD analysis.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certifications.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating building aerodynamics, thermal or exhaust recirculation, plume dispersion, outdoor-air intake exposure, and equipment-yard performance for data center or mission-critical sites.
• Familiarity with FLOW-3D.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, run, and analyze internal CFD simulations for data center white-space and equipment-room environments.
• Model airflow distribution and thermal performance around server racks, containment systems, air-distribution systems, and cooling systems.
• Evaluate supply and return airflow, rack inlet temperatures, hot-air recirculation, bypass airflow, pressure distribution, hot spots, and cooling-system effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to equipment layout, airflow management, and cooling performance.
• Develop, run, and analyze site-scale CFD simulations for data center campuses and other mission-critical facilities.
• Evaluate atmospheric wind flow, equipment-yard airflow, cooling-tower or dry-cooler heat rejection and recirculation, equipment exhaust dispersion, outdoor-air intake exposure, and site effects.
• Assess adverse wind directions and operating conditions, identify recirculation or plume-interaction risks, and recommend improvements to equipment placement, intake and discharge separation, screening, and site configuration.
• Conduct climate analysis and perform Probability Risk Assessment studies.
• Provide actionable recommendations to optimize airflow distribution, reduce hot spots, and improve energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate optimized designs into construction projects and operational workflows.
• Partner with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC engineers to ensure designs align with performance and regulatory standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting airflow and thermal-management issues in existing facilities.
• Prepare reports, visualizations, and presentations that communicate simulation findings and proposed solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of modeling assumptions, methods, and outcomes.
• Stay current with CFD modeling techniques, software, and data center cooling technologies, and identify opportunities to improve modeling accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k).
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 15 days of PTO accrued per year.