CFD Modeler – Data Center Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a skilled CFD Modeler to join our growing engineering team supporting the design and optimization of next-generation data center facilities.

This role is responsible for developing interior and exterior airflow and thermal models to support capacity planning, cooling system optimization, and overall performance validation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Cadence and/or TileFlo software and thrives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

This position will work closely with mechanical engineers, architects, and operations teams to provide actionable insights that inform design decisions and operational strategies.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Develop and maintain **CFD models** for both **interior (white space)** and **exterior (site-level)** data center environments.
+ Analyze airflow distribution, thermal performance, and pressure differentials to support equipment placement, cooling strategies, and capacity upgrades.
+ Run simulations to evaluate different design scenarios, including liquid and air-cooled environments, containment strategies, and heat rejection systems.
+ Generate clear, technically sound reports and visualizations to communicate results and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.
+ Collaborate with design engineering, construction, and operations teams to integrate CFD findings into project design and execution.
+ Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts related to thermal performance issues.
+ Contribute to **standardization of CFD modeling methodologies** , templates, and best practices.
+ May be assigned additional tasks or supporting roles within the broader engineering team, including design coordination or analysis in related disciplines.

**Qualifications**

+ Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
+ Minimum of **2+ years of CFD modeling experience** ; data center or mission-critical facility experience strongly preferred.
+ **Proficiency with Cadence and/or TileFlo** software required.
+ Strong understanding of airflow dynamics, heat transfer, and HVAC principles.
+ Experience working with high-density compute environments and various cooling topologies (air-cooled, liquid-cooled, containment).
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
+ Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point proficiency.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Familiarity with ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines and other data center cooling standards.
+ Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center projects.

**Why Join Us**

+ Opportunity to work on **cutting-edge, high-density data center designs** .
+ Collaborate with a talented and experienced multidisciplinary team.
+ Influence design strategies that shape the future of critical infrastructure.
+ Competitive compensation and benefits package.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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This accolade reflects CyrusOne’s dedication to creating an engaging, respectful, and growth-oriented environment, underpinned by integrity, which not only enhances customer satisfaction but also contributes to the company’s overall success.

CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions.

With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.

CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals.

CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands.

Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale.

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