CFD Engineer II

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from most locations in the United States

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

The CFD Engineer II will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff to advance their CFD skills for data center design and construction. They will learn, through hands-on application, how to design a wide variety of projects. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and assist in the construction administration process.

The CFD Engineer II will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work, or under immediate supervision. May serve as trade lead on routine projects of limited scope.

The CFD Engineer II will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

CFD Analysis Documentation Management (30%)

• Participate in the entire process of CFD analysis documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project goals from initiation through to validation.
• Utilize data center specific CFD software tools like Reality DC Design by Cadence, or equivalent (Tile Flow, Cool Sim, Autodesk CFD, etc.).
• Utilize general CFD software like Star CCM+ for building / wind analysis or HVAC related equipment manufacturing.

Pre-Simulation Planning (30%)

• Coordinate closely with design teams to refine simulation objectives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of project requirements
• Participate in discussions to define simulation prerequisites, collect necessary data, and establishing accurate initial conditions for simulations
• Identify challenges and recommend modifications to design parameters or simulation setups, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the simulation process

Simulation Execution and Validation (30%)

• Coordinate activities between design, project management, and clients, to ensure effective communication and alignment of project objectives
• Conduct technical discussions with clients, presenting simulation findings, interpret results, and provide insights for CFD analyses
• Conduct rigorous validation of CFD results, employing advanced analytical techniques to ensure that simulations are both accurate and reflective of real-world conditions
• Participate in the review process, identifying discrepancies, and recommending solutions to improve simulation fidelity and project outcomes.

Reporting (10%)

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
• Manage personal hours using company tools

Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency

• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements (Intermediate level for all the following)

• Knowledge of fluid…