[Hiring] CFD Team Lead @DLB Associates

Role Description

The CFD Team Lead is a technical and people leadership role within DLB's Design Department, accountable for the day-to-day direction, quality, and growth of the CFD analysis team. This position owns all aspects of the CFD team, including:

• Technical execution oversight
• Staffing
• Client engagement
• Performance management

This role requires sufficient technical fluency in CFD and data center cooling analysis to guide scope, evaluate deliverable quality, and represent the team credibly with clients and leadership. Deep, day-to-day CFD execution is not expected; sound technical judgment and the ability to ask the right questions are essential.

The CFD Team Lead is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, providing the Design Director with a concise weekly summary of team status, risks, and priorities, and escalating to leadership along pre-defined pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar relevant engineering field) and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a consultancy setting, OR
• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar relevant engineering field) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a consultancy setting.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of organizational objectives and how they relate to company policies.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate direct reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish operational objectives and work plans.
• Ability to evaluate technical work product and ask the right questions.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and direct reports.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
• Flex spending accounts (FSA).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.