Position: Senior CFD Engineer – Energy & Process
Location: Aberdeen, UK
Package: Competitive salary + benefits
Right to Work: UK
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced CFD Engineer to lead computational fluid dynamics (CFD) work across the energy sector. The role spans early concept studies, detailed design, operational support, and late-life/decommissioning. You will take ownership of CFD scopes, turning complex simulations into clear, decision-ready insights for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver CFD workstreams within multi-disciplinary projects.
- Run simulations using CFX and internal toolsets; carry out supporting calculations.
- Translate results into concise technical notes, reports, and client briefings.
- Act as a client interface, contributing to proposals, marketing materials, and industry forums.
- Ensure quality by applying design bases, standards, procedures, and QA practices.
- Draft and review specifications, procedures, datasheets, and other discipline deliverables.
- Travel occasionally for workshops, reviews, and presentations.
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
- Proven CFD experience in energy or oil & gas; CFX experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid properties, and phase behaviour.
- Knowledge of process facility and utilities design considerations.
- Experience with steady-state modelling and uncertainty assessment for production systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident client-facing experience.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Desirable:
- Experience contributing to proposals and estimating CFD scopes.
- Interest or experience in energy transition work (CCUS, hydrogen, renewables).
Why Join:
- Deliver outcome-focused engineering that influences real project decisions.
- Work in a hybrid, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Contribute to engineering solutions that support a lower-carbon future.
