Verterra Energy: Principal CFD Engineer, Hydrodynamic Systems

Verterra Energy is commercialising VOLTURNUS, a water-power turbine for rivers, canals and oceans. It needs a Principal CFD Engineer to lead the computational fluid dynamics work on its turbine systems. The person works directly with mechanical and test engineers. The company is open to full-time, part-time or 1099 arrangements.

What you'll do

• Build and run 3D CFD models of rotating turbine systems in open-water conditions
• Model turbulent, unsteady and cyclic flow and support optimisation of blade and housing geometry
• Define the turbulence models, mesh strategy, boundary conditions and validation criteria
• Compare CFD results with flume and field test data
• Extract pressure and force distributions for structural loading and fatigue estimates
• Present results, trade-offs and uncertainty to design reviews

Who can apply

• 8+ years of professional CFD experience (12+ for the Principal level)
• Experience modelling external fluid flow systems
• Experience with rotating machinery or turbine systems
• A deep understanding of turbulence modelling and numerical stability
• Experience correlating CFD results with physical testing and defining a modelling strategy independently
• Preferred: marine, riverine or open-water flow modelling and cavitation prediction experience

How to apply

Apply on the Greenhouse form with a resume/CV and optionally a cover letter. You will also give your education, years of relevant experience and visa sponsorship needs. The page gives no selection steps or dates.

Official page: job-boards.greenhouse.io/verterraenergy/jobs/4146504009