Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HED is an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer - CFD Analyst. The role focuses on leading complex computational fluid dynamics analyses, developing standards and workflows, supporting mechanical system design, and overseeing documentation, coordination, QAQC, mentorship, and client-facing technical activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of medium-to-large scale CFD analysis, for both internal and external scenarios
- Develop and enforce CFD analysis standards and workflows across teams
- Have a working ability to use Revit for navigating models, viewing systems, completing takeoffs and extracting information for use in CFD analysis
- Create mechanical system layouts and modeling tasks independently
- Oversee drawing production, ensuring code compliance and graphic clarity across all mechanical documents
- Generate and review technical documentation including specifications and report narratives as related to CFD requirements
- Work with lead designer to validate mechanical equipment sizing and load calculations in conjunction with CFD analysis results
- Manage mechanical portions of the project scope independently, delegating drafting or research tasks to staff
- Estimate, track, and manage hours for self-performed and delegated work
- Train and mentor mechanical team members on design practices, tools, and standards
- Delegate work strategically based on skill level and workload capacity of team members
- Lead QAQC efforts on both self-produced and delegated work, ensuring conformance to HED standards
- Provide constructive feedback and contribute to mechanical staff development through mentorship
- Act as the lead mechanical representative in client meetings related to CFD analysis, confidently presenting technical design intent
- Document meeting outcomes and action items related to CFD analysis clearly, sharing responsibility for technical coordination follow-up
- Engage in early project scoping discussions and support proposal efforts with technical narratives and fee input for CFD analysis
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent, required
- Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required
- Revit experience required
- 3+ years of CFD modeling experience (interior and exterior) required
- Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
- 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred
- Strong organizational skills preferred
Benefits
- Hybrid work model, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture
Company Overview