Mechanical CFD Engineer (mid-career)

Company: SWANSON RINK
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Do you find the complexities of fluid dynamics interesting? The CFD modeling function is an important function of the Swanson Rink Mechanical Design Process. Swanson Rink is looking for an experienced mechanical CFD engineer who wants to couple their passion for building design with the analysis of CFD modeling to ensure our projects meets client requirements. As part of our mechanical engineering solutions, Swanson Rink uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to robustly calculate worst case scenarios and optimize design. These include predictions of airflow and thermal gradients within the indoor space, as well as assessing potential impacts on outdoor equipment of local weather data including wind velocity profiles and direction, solar heat gain, and psychrometric functions in the outdoor space. Get to Know Us:INTEGRITY | ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE | LEGACY Founded in 1949, Swanson Rink specializes in designing mechanical, electrical, fire protection, plumbing and technology infrastructure for data centers, airports and other complex buildings. Ranked among Building Design Construction top Engineering Firms for both Airport and Data Center design four years running! Our Impact: Swanson Rink provides endowed scholarships to support engineering students, invests hundreds of hours a year in employee training and development, and we encourage our team to Cultivate Curiosity through a monthly presentation series led by team members on the latest issues and trends facing our clients. Follow us on LinkedIn! What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work? The opportunity to work on complex, exciting projects for high profile clients Focused training and professional development, mentorship, professional career growth opportunities Paid professional membership fees, tuition reimbursement, training allowances, prep and exam coverage for certifications and licenses EcoPass/Commuter benefits (Denver) Stock purchase plan Company paid holidays, Paid Time Off, paid parental leave Vision, dental and medical insurance with employer HSA contributions, FSA options Monthly technology allowance Traditional and Roth 401(k) with immediate vesting on matching contributions Your Job Responsibilities: Perform exterior CFD modeling of datacenter building site conditions CAD/CFD model generation, execution, and analysis Viscous, thermal, and species transport analysis Perform interior CFD modeling of data centers Temperature, pressure, and air flow distribution Datacenter equipment modeling (racks, CRACs, ventilation, etc) Understand and develop best engineering practices and assist other engineers in troubleshooting and optimizing CFD models Assist in developing new modeling techniques for various fluid-dynamic and aerodynamic applications Provide recommendations and propose design solutions based on CFD analysis Assist software development/integration efforts involving CAD/Simulation/Visualization Convey complex technical information in an understandable manner Establish and maintain fluency in CFD modeling and simulation software Requirements: Your Requirements and Qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university. Certification as an EI/EIT required, PE License preferred. A minimum of 2 years of CFD application experience on commercial projects. A strong understanding of CFD processes and numerical analysis. Experience with Ansys Fluent or other CFD software (e.g., Cadence, STAR CCM). Software Development and programming experience (C++/C#, Python, scripting). CAD Expertise (Spaceclaim, Discovery, Autocad, Autodesk Revit). Office software proficiency (MS Word, Excel) Requires the ability to pass background checks, security screenings or drug testing as required by our clients and/or Federal contracts. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Salary range of $100,000 - $150,000 and will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Note to Staffing Firms: To protect the interests of all parties, Swanson Rink does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from an applicant or from an approved vendor with a fully executed written agreement. Swanson Rink is not responsible for any placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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