CFD Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia at CM Mission Critical Engineering, or CM|MC

At CM Mission Critical Engineering, we strive to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that meet the needs of our mission critical clients while pushing the limits of today's technologies and setting tomorrow's standard for success.

Job Title: CFD Specialist

Job Summary:

The CFD Specialist performs advanced computational analysis to solve physics‑based problems related to indoor & outdoor airflow, thermal comfort, & contaminant dispersion. This role strengthens CM|MC’s analytical capabilities through modeling, research, & cross‑disciplinary collaboration. The CFD Specialist works independently while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, & project management teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions for mission‑critical environments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Utilize CFD tools to analyze building airflow, thermal comfort, & contaminant dispersion.

· Improve analytical workflows by developing best practices, automating processes, & streamlining modeling procedures.

· Maintain current CFD research knowledge & emerging trends in building mechanical systems.

· Document & present findings through technical reports, modeling summaries, & client facing presentations.

· Collaborate across engineering disciplines while independently managing analysis tasks & project deliverables.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Strong knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, & Building Mechanical Systems

· Ability to perform high-quality work within deadlines

· Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

· Excellent written & verbal communication skills

· Ability to work independently & collaboratively across engineering disciplines

· Proficiency with technical documentation, modeling workflows, & presenting engineering findings

· Extensive experience with Cadence, FloEFD, Tileflow and/or similar 3D CFD simulation software tools

· Exceptional Microsoft Office skillset

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

· Minimum 3 years of relevant CFD or building mechanical systems experience

· Experience with CFD software such as FloEFD, Cadence, STAR‑CCM+, Fluent, FDS, OpenFOAM, or 6SigmaRoom

· Familiarity with developing User Defined Functions (UDFs) for commercial CFD tools

· Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java

· Demonstrated critical thinking, planning, & time management skills

· Strong drive for results & continuous improvement

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk & working on a computer

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature & level of work performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, & skills required. Management reserves the right to amend & change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

CM Mission Critical Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions solely based on business needs, job requirements, & individual qualifications without regard to race, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, or any other status protected by the law. At this time, we are not accepting applicants who require visa sponsorship, including H1-B.