CFD Engineer - Manila (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

RED is an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a CFD Engineer to be based in our Manila office.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead CFD projects, establishing project requirements including setting up computational models based on design documentation and requirement.
• Develop and run Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models, inclusive but not limited to data centre whitespace, external plant heat rejection, thermal comfort.
• Undertake CFD R&D works and feasibility studies through gathering information and develop appropriate calculations to validate the result of the studies.
• Compilation and issue of CFD reports and feasibility studies across all business sectors.
• Understands how to optimise software settings to accurately capture flow behaviour and enhance simulation results.
• Supporting and reviewing the work of other graduate and junior CFD engineers. Providing thorough checking to ensure high quality and accuracy of outputs while facilitating clear communication of technical information.
• Working closely with engineers and design teams to envision their needs and requirements and suggest potential improvements.
• Demonstrates the ability to align project deliverables with client requirements, consistently achieving acceptable and high-quality outcomes.
• Attending team-based training, resourcing, and internal allocation meetings.
• Communicating with external software providers/developers on product improvement.

Role Requirements

You will need to possess the following professional and technical expertise:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or degree in appropriate engineering discipline with completion of modules in Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics or have sufficient equivalent experience.
• Experience in steady-state and transient Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling (Cadence/Future Facilities 6SigmaDCX, Ansys Fluent, OpenFOAM, etc.) is desired but not required.
• Capable of analysing CFD results using fundamental physics principles and translating findings into clear, technical documentation to support design development. Proficient in interpreting complex data to provide actionable insights that drive effective design decisions.
• Basic understanding of Building Regulations and BS/EN standards, and data hall standard ASHRAE TC9.9
• Background in consulting or building services is preferred but not required.
• Experience in CAD, Sketchup, Navis/Revit and understanding of engineering drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft office operations (MS excel, ppt, word, outlook, etc).
• Possesses excellent written communication skills in English, with an aptitude for report writing.
• Capable of effectively presenting work to diverse listeners, ensuring that complex technical concepts are clearly understood by non-technical clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Working effectively in a team environment.
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group.

Benefits

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Vacation and Sick Leaves
• Hybrid Working
• Company pension scheme
• HMO with 3 dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training sponsorship
• Wellness days/ initiatives
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer