JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently seeking expressions of interest from client-focused CFD professionals for the position of Principal Engineer based in our Houston office.

The Principal CFD Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight for a team of CFD modelers in the Americas region and contribute to growth by winning new work and clients. This includes ensuring adherence to best practices, engineering standards, and delivering on growth opportunities. Responsibilities also include managing CFD modelling projects, including budgets, schedules, and deliverables while coordinating with other Wood engineering groups, functions, and managers.

Success in this role requires a strong background in physics-based modelling, particularly in fluid dynamics and transport phenomena, and a broad interest in applying these skills to equipment troubleshooting and product development. Strong business development and client engagement skills are also required.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future is required.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver an exceptional service experience to clients from initial inquiry through to project conclusion.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the CFD modelling team.

• Promote continuous learning by creating training content and enhancing technical skills.

• New business development.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with relevant thesis work

Demonstrated experience with:

• Developing and applying models in areas such as multiphase modelling, granular flow, or combustion within fluid mechanics and transport.

• Computational languages: Transport modelling on platforms such as STAR-CCM, Ansys CFX or OpenFOAM, MatLab, Python, C/C++

• High performance computing.

Required Attributes and Experience:

• Strong ability to develop practical solutions for complex flow problems and demonstrate the value of solutions to stakeholders.

• Understanding of oil & gas and petrochemical processes and equipment.

• Proven track record of completing complex engineering studies on schedule and budget.

• Experience working with both large-scale enterprises and mid-market operators in oil & gas or petrochemicals sectors preferred.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional relationships.

• Empathy and positivity with a genuine interest in understanding and addressing client needs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for effective communication.

If you possess the required experience and are motivated to provide technical leadership for our CFD team in the Americas region, we invite you to express your interest in this exceptional opportunity.