Senior Computational / Simulation Engineer (f/m/d)

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Senior Computational / Simulation Engineer (f/m/d)

Berlin

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Berlin

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Building Services team sits at the heart of Arup's commitment to sustainable development.

We engineer innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while creating comfortable and healthy spaces for people to live, work, and thrive.

The STAR (Specialist Technology, Analytics & Research) team in Berlin is part of Arup’s global network of digital and computational specialists.

We combine advanced simulation, analytics, and research to deliver innovative solutions for complex challenges in the built environment.

Our work spans data centers, sustainable buildings, and digital transformation projects, always with a focus on impact, collaboration, and technical excellence.

As part of our multidisciplinary Digital Services team, you’ll help drive the future of computational engineering and simulation in Germany and beyond.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the digital development of the built environment.

As a Senior Computational / Simulation Engineer in the STAR team, you will play a key role in shaping innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions for our clients.

You’ll work at the intersection of digital technology, engineering, and sustainability, collaborating with colleagues across disciplines and geographies.

As a Senior Computational / Simulation Engineer at Arup, you will:

·Perform wind flow and atmospheric dispersion CFD analysis to predict and optimise the design of buildings, with a focus on data centers.

·Conduct thermal simulations to predict heating and cooling demands and demonstrate compliance with certification standards.

·Collect and document the fundamentals and approach in collaboration with design colleagues from other disciplines.

·Contribute to the improvement of our CFD and other analytical models.

·Collaborate with colleagues globally to develop new techniques that enhance the accuracy and applicability of simulations.

·Work closely with other design teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, architects, and external partners.

·Create well-structured reports and documentation and communicate clearly and concisely with project stakeholders and clients.

Does this role inspire you?

·You are a proactive and experienced mechanical engineer (M.Sc. or similar) with at least 5 years of experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics.

·You have a strong technical background in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and/or energy modeling.

·You quickly understand how mechanical systems and components interact.

·Experience in weather data analysis and/or atmospheric dispersion modeling is a plus.

·You have proven experience running and leading CFD and/or thermal modeling projects or work packages in a multidisciplinary environment.

·You know how to structure reports to meet client expectations.

·You are proficient in CFD software (e.g., Ansys, StarCCM+, OpenFOAM), where OpenFOAM is a plus.

·You have programming skills in Python and/or Matlab.

·You demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and urgency, a high level of commitment, and excellent teamwork skills.

·You are fluent in English.

German is a plus (Level C1 desirable).

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success.

As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values.

We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

·Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

·Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

·Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

·Flexible & Hybrid Working: We support our people in maintaining a healthy work-life balance through our flexible and hybrid working policies, centred around our Madrid office.

·Well-being and Inclusive Culture: We prioritise your well-being and foster an inclusive culture where you can be your authentic self and thrive, supported by various employee networks and initiatives.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged.

Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us.

We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

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