Job ID: ******** | Amazon Corporate Services Pty LtdDo you dream of working in a role where your talent with mechanical system design and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can be merged?
Do you want to expand your current knowledge of data center systems while providing input from your previous experience?
Are you ready to apply your CFD expertise to solve real-world thermal challenges in data center environments?
Then keep reading...In this role you will own the end-to-end CFD modeling strategy for complex data centers — from internal data hall thermal analysis to campus-wide external wind and contaminant dispersion studies.
You will independently set up, execute, and interpret CFD simulations for thermal and airflow analysis, delivering accurate results that inform mechanical design decisions within established methodologies and standards.
You will manage external CFD consultants and set the benchmark for quality and completeness.
As the subject matter expert, you will be an integral part of our work to change the world through technology.Key job responsibilitiesCFD Modeling & Technical ExecutionPerforming CFD models on innovative data center designs using established methodologies and approved software toolsExecuting internal CFD studies for data halls and electrical rooms, including steady-state thermal analysis under N unit failure scenarios and N+1 operational conditions at full loadPerforming transient thermal studies to assess IT equipment survivability during concurrent power failure and unit failure events, including time-to-recovery analysis post power restorationGenerating pressure and velocity profiles to validate mechanical system performance against mechanical design requirementsExecuting external CFD studies encompassing campus mechanical and electrical plant, including adjacent industrial complexes and site obstructions,



and performing thermal plume recirculation analysis to understand heat dissipating equipment impact on building and equipment intake temperaturesPerforming air emissions and contaminant dispersion modeling to quantify generator exhaust ingestion into building intakesWorking with global Mechanical teams to achieve alignment of design and CFD modeling standardsSupporting external CFD consultants by reviewing model inputs and assumptions for accuracyContributing to process improvements within the team's CFD workflows and documentation practicesParticipating in cross-functional design reviews and providing technical input on thermal and airflow performanceThe Data Center Design Engineering team at Amazon Web Services consists of Architects, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Controls Engineers working to design the next generation of data centers.
The team is committed to achieving a world-class uptime for our customers and strives to develop a fleet of buildings emphasizing security, safety, and efficiency, while finding new ways to meet our growing demand.We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make directly to AWS leadership and work hard to drive continuous advancements in our designs.
As an integral member of the team, you will have the opportunity to directly impact our business and create positive change.Basic Qualifications5+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to:



data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experienceExperience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilitiesBachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field5+ years of experience in CFD modeling experience with both internal (room-level) and external (campus-level) CFD modelingPreferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer LicenseExperience with building codes and regulations for your regionExperience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass productionProficiency with CFD software (6sigma by Future Facilities, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, Cradle SC Stream, HELYX)Acknowledgement of country:In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE statement:Amazon is an equal chance employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
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📌 Cfd Engineer, Mechanical De (New South Wales)
🏢 Amazon
📍 New South Wales