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Last Energy · 5 months ago

Thermofluids Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Last Energy is seeking an experienced Thermofluids Engineer for the development of thermal systems components within their Power Plant System. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to perform in-depth analyses of heat transfer in internal turbulent flows. Responsibilities include conducting fluid flow and heat transfer analysis, modeling flows, and validating numerical models.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementNuclearRenewable EnergySustainability

Responsibilities

Application of standard methods of design and analysis to provide pragmatic engineering solutions to fluid and heat transfer systems across the plant

Perform steady-state/transient fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of industrial turbulent systems at the component (equipment) and system (plant) levels

Model and simulate single and multiphase flows

Experience with system codes - MELCOR, RELAP, etc. preferred but not required

2D/3D Component level analysis through the use of Finite Volume Method (CFD) codes with and without high-performance computing resources

1D system-level analysis via “system” codes, dynamic process simulators, and/or heat and flow network codes

Potential Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) coupled analysis between FEA and CFD codes for challenging structural problems

Conduct thorough validation and verification of numerical models, ensuring accuracy and reliability in simulation results

Aid in the design of laboratory and rig-scale experiments for verification and validation of thermal systems

Develop system/component design requirements and acceptance criteria in line with best practices and regulatory guidance

Oversight of external Scopes of Work and academic activities

Qualification

Computational Fluid DynamicsThermal system designANSYS/CFX/FluentProgramming experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCreative thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

5+ years of experience in a relevant profession

Experience with computational simulation tools, such as ANSYS/CFX/Fluent, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Modelica, Aspen, Python, or StarCCM+

Experience with standard 'hand-calculation' engineering design methods for scoping and verification activities

Proficiency in utilizing advanced optimization techniques to enhance thermal system performance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

Creative thinking and a passion for innovation in thermal design