Senior Project Manager Hydraulic Modeler - Construction

Job ID

219635

Posted

08-Jul-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the role

CBRE is looking for a Data Center Hydraulic Modeler to support the client's data center construction program within the Execution Engineering (ExE) team as a hydraulic modeler! This includes the hydraulic modeling of piping systems, reviewing hydraulic models produced by consultants and providing feedback, and general design work

What you'll do

Review and understand the client's piping design guidelines and hydraulic constraints.

Review piping system designs and be capable of providing rule of thumb feedback prior to modeling.

Capture and validate data for model input, including topography, pipe networks, pump curves, valve and heat exchanger curves, and operational parameters.

Input piping system design into a hydraulic modeling tool accurately pulling dimensions from PDFs, CAD, or Revit.

Identify key failure scenarios that require analysis and add the scenarios to the model.

Assist in densifying hydronic loads by employing creativity and resourcefulness

Calibrate models to ensure they accurately represent real-world conditions after construction and commissioning has been completed.

Run simulations to evaluate system performance, predict potential scenarios, and identify bottlenecks or vulnerabilities.

Assess a system's capacity under various demands, flow conditions, and water quality parameters.

Analyze water pressure, flow rates, velocities, and potential for water hammer.

Propose and evaluate design solutions for system expansion, rehabilitation, or new construction.

Model proposed scenarios to identify and optimize pipe sizing, pump selection, and storage facility requirements.

Evaluate failure scenarios of dual flow path systems to analyze resilience and identify single points of failure.

Prepare and communicate clear and concise technical reports, documentation, and presentations summarizing modeling results and design recommendations.

Effectively collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other collaborators to ensure modeling goals align with project requirements.

Present modeling findings to external parties and stakeholders, as needed.

Peer review A/E design consultants' hydraulic model deliverables and provide comments & resolutions in accordance with established engineering standards and client requirements.

Flag issues or deviations and work with A/E consultants on remediation or improvements.

Assist in developing scopes of work to procure hydraulic modeling services from A/E consultants.

Create general sketches, docs, spreadsheets and/or presentations where needed.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.

Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (Pipeflo and AFT Fathom) is required.

Proficiency in engineering drafting tools (AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and Revit) is required.

Experience and knowledge of working with cross-disciplinary teams, including structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, electrical, and architectural.

Solid understanding of large-scale, data center infrastructure.

Familiarity with Google Workspace and its related products (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

Pipe Stress Analysis and/or CFD experience (Bentley AutoPipe, Star-CCM+, ANSYS/Fluent, MicroFlo, and/or 6Sigma) is helpful

Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Tuner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

1Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $185,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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