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Principal CFD Engineer - Dams & Hydraulic Structures

Edinburgh, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-03 → 2026-09-26

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.

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