Principal CFD Engineer - Dams & Hydraulic Structures
Core
Lead end-to-end 3D CFD modelling for spillways, energy dissipation structures, intake/outlet works, and other hydraulic infrastructure to inform safe, efficient designs.
Role type
Principal CFD Engineer (Hydraulic Structures)
Builds
Production CFD models and technical reports for dams, reservoirs, and water infrastructure projects.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Hydraulic Structures
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
3D CFD modelling, turbulent and transient flow analysis, cavitation risk assessment, air entrainment analysis, water-hammer effects analysis, physical model calibration, technical reporting, client presentation, mentoring, QA enforcement, scope definition, cost estimation, project coordination.
Preferred skills
Experience with analytical problem-solving, practical engineering judgement, site survey data collection.
Technologies
Flow3D, OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, HEC-RAS, ICEM CFD, Paraview, Rhino, Grasshopper
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end 3D CFD modelling; Analyse turbulent and transient flows; Integrate CFD with physical model results; Produce high-quality technical reports and visualisations; Serve as technical authority for hydraulic CFD; Mentor junior modellers; Contribute to scope definition and business development; Coordinate planning and delivery schedules.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship and business development responsibilities.