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# CFD Analyst (Mission Critical/Data Center)

- **Company:** WSP
- **Location:** Troy, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $91,000.0 - $129,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, User Defined Functions, Software Engineering, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7fa9efd817181048

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline
 * 3+ 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, * 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 reportsStrong drive for results and continuous improvement, The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

## Description

* 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 clientsWork independently while communicating and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and project managers


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