Job Description
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
and 7 years mechanical engineering experience
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
and 7 years mechanical engineering experience
Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE)
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
This position requires an individual capable of applying knowledge of principles and practices to fluid and thermal analysis of building thermal management systems, external and internal flow modeling of data centers and the equipment common to data centers
Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel
Benefits
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Responsibilities
The Computational Fluid Dynamic Engineer will lead the creation and development of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) design models
The Staff Mechanical Engineer will lead the CFD project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting CFD models according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs for the Mission Critical Industry
The engineer with be responsible for completing each CFD analysis and report within budget and for all interfacing with the engineering teams
Lead CFD analysis of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
Applies knowledge of commonly used CFD concepts, practices, and procedures within the CFD services industry
Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions
Prepare and present technical reports for clients
Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines
Review of Engineering team design information pertaining to CFD analysis detail modelling requirements
Advice on modelling information exchange and need by dates
Wind speed and weather probability analysis
All other duties as assigned
Job description
Description
Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #2 by the ENR in 2026. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.
The Computational Fluid Dynamic Engineer will lead the creation and development of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) design models. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will lead the CFD project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting CFD models according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs for the Mission Critical Industry.
The engineer with be responsible for completing each CFD analysis and report within budget and for all interfacing with the engineering teams.
What You Will Do
• Lead CFD analysis of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies knowledge of commonly used CFD concepts, practices, and procedures within the CFD services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Review of Engineering team design information pertaining to CFD analysis detail modelling requirements
• Advice on modelling information exchange and need by dates
• Wind speed and weather probability analysis
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE). Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying knowledge of principles and practices to fluid and thermal analysis of building thermal management systems, external and internal flow modeling of data centers and the equipment common to data centers.
• Experience in steady-state and transient CFD modeling is preferred.
• Experience with Ansys Fluent and Space claim products is preferred.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Experience with Cadence 6Sigma is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Mechanical Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-NJ-Morristown, US-TX-Fort Worth, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MA-Newton, US-TX-Dallas, US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 241017
Job Hire Type Experienced #GFS
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
and 7 years mechanical engineering experience
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
and 7 years mechanical engineering experience
Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE)
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
This position requires an individual capable of applying knowledge of principles and practices to fluid and thermal analysis of building thermal management systems, external and internal flow modeling of data centers and the equipment common to data centers
Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel
Benefits
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Responsibilities
The Computational Fluid Dynamic Engineer will lead the creation and development of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) design models
The Staff Mechanical Engineer will lead the CFD project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting CFD models according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs for the Mission Critical Industry
The engineer with be responsible for completing each CFD analysis and report within budget and for all interfacing with the engineering teams
Lead CFD analysis of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
Applies knowledge of commonly used CFD concepts, practices, and procedures within the CFD services industry
Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions
Prepare and present technical reports for clients
Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines
Review of Engineering team design information pertaining to CFD analysis detail modelling requirements
Advice on modelling information exchange and need by dates
Wind speed and weather probability analysis
All other duties as assigned
Job description
Description
Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #2 by the ENR in 2026. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.
The Computational Fluid Dynamic Engineer will lead the creation and development of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) design models. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will lead the CFD project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting CFD models according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs for the Mission Critical Industry.
The engineer with be responsible for completing each CFD analysis and report within budget and for all interfacing with the engineering teams.
What You Will Do
• Lead CFD analysis of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies knowledge of commonly used CFD concepts, practices, and procedures within the CFD services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Review of Engineering team design information pertaining to CFD analysis detail modelling requirements
• Advice on modelling information exchange and need by dates
• Wind speed and weather probability analysis
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years mechanical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE). Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying knowledge of principles and practices to fluid and thermal analysis of building thermal management systems, external and internal flow modeling of data centers and the equipment common to data centers.
• Experience in steady-state and transient CFD modeling is preferred.
• Experience with Ansys Fluent and Space claim products is preferred.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Experience with Cadence 6Sigma is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Mechanical Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-NJ-Morristown, US-TX-Fort Worth, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MA-Newton, US-TX-Dallas, US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 241017
Job Hire Type Experienced #GFS
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