**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. AECOM’s **Enterprise Capabilities** team is looking for a **Senior Specialist in CFD (Hydraulics & Drainage)** to join our team in Madrid. **About Enterprise Capabilities** Fundamental to our _Think and Act Globally_ strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes. **Start here. Grow here.** **Job Description** We are currently recruiting a **Senior CFD Specialist** with extensive experience in fluid dynamics simulations to join our busy and expanding experienced team. The team provides assessment, concept, feasibility, preliminary and detailed designs on a wide range of projects. Our clients work for private and public sector and include long term Framework Agreements with numerous Local Authorities together with Design and Build commissions for many major Contractors. Our group has an established track record of successfully delivering water designs for many years, throughout the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand among others. You may have the opportunity to work on some of the most iconic Transportation and Water projects, being part of a diverse and multicultural team for Enterprise Capabilities. **Here is what you will do:** + Works as part of the H&D team with other engineers at the same functional level that can be from different EC offices. Undertakes non-routine, medium complex projects employing advanced CFD simulations. + Coordinate and lead small design teams focusing on CFD applications, ensuring innovative simulation solutions for a variety of projects. + Conducts complex value engineering evaluations, determining alternative designs, materials, construction techniques. + Exercise significant autonomy within established procedures while determining priorities in fluid dynamics modeling workloads. + Performs QA/QC review and participates in interdisciplinary reviews. + Ensure that key technical goals, milestones, and project budgets are met by aligning CFD deliverables with overall project objectives. + Prepare high-quality project deliverables while mentoring junior engineers in CFD methodologies and simulation best practices. **Qualifications** **Here's what we're looking for:** + A strong proven track record in CFD modeling of water infrastructure systems, including simulation experience on spillways, intakes, water tanks, pump intakes, and other hydraulic structures using advanced computational fluid dynamics software (e.g., Flow3D, ANSYS Fluent, etc.) with at least 8 years of hands-on experience. + Extensive experience with CFD-specific tools and post-processing software to perform simulations, analysis, and visualization. + Familiarity with international regulations and standards relevant to CFD applications, ensuring designs meet global compliance and quality benchmarks. + Ability to integrate CFD solutions with other engineering disciplines and digital engineering techniques (e.g., CAD/BIM) to enhance overall project outcomes. + Prior experience working with North American or Australian projects is considered favorably. + Proficiency in English, both oral and written. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related field with a focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics. **Additional Information** **At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity** _At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive._ \#LI-GA1 **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. **What makes AECOM a great place to work** You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10139123 **Business Line:** Water **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** Enterprise Capabilities **Career Area:** Engineering **Work Location Model:** Hybrid