CFD Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, you will support the delivery of CFD consultancy services for a diverse range of projects. You will apply your knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and numerical modelling to help clients understand and optimise airflow, temperature, ventilation and environmental performance.

The role will involve producing technically robust CFD models, coordinating with colleagues across different engineering disciplines and contributing to high-quality project deliverables. You will also have opportunities to explore new applications for CFD, develop your technical expertise and work towards professional accreditation.

You will bring a strong understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, together with knowledge of CFD modelling using ANSYS. You should be able to communicate technical information clearly, work collaboratively with different disciplines and manage a varied workload while maintaining excellent attention to detail, whilst being comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be able to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

You will be enthusiastic about developing your career in CFD consultancy and motivated by the opportunity to apply simulation techniques to real-world engineering challenges.

• Support the management and delivery of CFD consultancy services.
• Develop and assess CFD models under appropriate technical supervision.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams to identify and deliver suitable modelling solutions.
• Review your own work through established technical quality processes.
• Interpret architectural, structural, MEP and specialist drawings and specifications.
• Gather, monitor and report technical, project and financial information.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and external project partners.
• Contribute to the development of new applications and thought leadership relating to CFD in the built environment.
• Maintain your professional development and awareness of relevant standards, regulations…