Principal CFD Modeling Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and refinement of high-fidelity CFD models using FDS for fire dynamics, fluid flow, and heat transfer applications
• Partner closely with experimental testing teams to design test programs, select instrumentation, and produce high-quality validation datasets
• Analyze experimental results and integrate findings into model validation and improvement frameworks
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, helping shape best practices in CFD modeling and fire science
• Present technical work to clients, industry groups, and at professional conferences
• Author and review technical reports, proposals, and peer-reviewed publications
• Support strategic initiatives related to physics-based modeling, test programs, and methodology development

Requirements

• Graduate degree in engineering with a focus on thermal-fluid sciences
• 15+ years of professional experience applying CFD tools (including FDS) to fire dynamics, heat transfer, and fluid-flow problems
• Deep working knowledge of FDS Validation, Technical Reference, and User Guides
• Advanced understanding of radiation transport equations, gas-phase absorption coefficients, and pyrolysis modeling
• Demonstrated experience using experimental fire test data to validate numerical models
• Proficiency in Python and Fortran or similar scientific programming languages
• U.S. Citizen required

About the Company

Jensen Hughes is a global leader in fire protection engineering, security, and risk-based fields. For over 80 years, the company has helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property, and reputations through technology, expertise, and industry-leading research.