CFD Specialist (Microclimate and Wind)
Core
Assess and improve outdoor pedestrian-level environments by analyzing wind behavior and thermal comfort to inform design decisions.
Role type
Senior IC CFD specialist (microclimate and wind)
Builds
Design interventions for outdoor thermal comfort and wind mitigation
Domain
Urban design, architecture, and environmental engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
CFD simulation, meshing, turbulence modelling, boundary conditions, convergence checks, sensitivity testing, post-processing, technical reporting, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Rhino/Grasshopper, Python scripting, hot-arid climate design, sustainability frameworks
Technologies
OpenFOAM, Grasshopper, ParaView, UTCI
Responsibilities
Carry out outdoor thermal comfort assessments and produce comfort maps; Perform CFD simulations for pedestrian-level wind conditions; Develop end-to-end models including geometry preparation and solver configuration; Recommend design interventions to improve comfort; Present findings to architects, landscape teams, and clients; Support internal capability building through templates and QA checklists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
