{"id":1183992,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cues-sr-engineer-hvac-systems-modeling","title":"Sr Engineer - HVAC Systems Modeling","company":{"id":176815,"name":"CUES","domain":"cuesinc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cues","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Overland Park, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":85000,"max_usd":161000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2148},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MATLAB","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T18:42:32Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Building the people that build the world.\nWith platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.\nAs part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.\nHow you will make an Impact (Job Summary)\nSPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an HVAC Systems Modeling Engineer, you will serve as a technical expert responsible for developing, validating, and applying analytical models that evaluate the performance, water consumption, energy usage, and lifecycle economics of cooling towers and associated thermal management systems.\nWorking within the Global Technical Services organization, this role supports the development of engineering tools and simulation capabilities that enable SPX Cooling to optimize cooling system performance for mission-critical applications, including hyperscale and enterprise data centers. You will develop models representing cooling towers, chillers, condensers, pumps, heat exchangers, water treatment systems, and integrated heat rejection systems operating in diverse climates around the world.\nUsing historical weather datasets, operating profiles, utility rate structures, and customer-specific requirements, you will analyze annual and seasonal impacts on water consumption, power usage, thermal performance, and sustainability objectives. This role supports Product Management, Sales, Engineering, R&D, and Customers by providing data-driven insights that improve product selection, system design, resource utilization, and operating efficiency.\nThis position also contributes to SPX Cooling's digital engineering strategy by developing simulation methodologies, advanced analytics tools, and performance modeling capabilities that support product innovation, customer engagement, and long-term business growth.\nWhat you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)\nWhile each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:\nThermal Systems Modeling & Performance Analysis\nDevelop and validate analytical and physics-based models of cooling towers and associated thermal systems.\nSimulate system performance across varying climates, loads, and operating conditions.\nDevelop annual water and energy consumption analyses using ASHRAE weather data.\nEvaluate sustainability and efficiency metrics, including Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) and Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).\nOptimization, Data Analysis, & Engineering Tools\nPerform optimization studies involving equipment selection, system controls, and operating strategies.\nAnalyze laboratory, field, and operating data to validate and improve model accuracy.\nDevelop engineering tools, databases, dashboards, and automated calculation methods to improve analysis and decision-making.\nIdentify opportunities to improve product performance, engineering processes, and analytical capabilities.\n Technical & Business Support\nProvide engineering analysis, modeling, and technical recommendations to Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Global Technical Services, and customer projects.\nTranslate complex modeling and performance results into practical recommendations that support product and customer decisions.\nMonitor industry developments and incorporate relevant advancements into product and process improvement initiatives.\nParticipate in industry organizations, technical conferences, and other professional activities as appropriate.\nWhat we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)\nWe each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:\nRequired Experience & Skills\n5+ years of experience involving HVAC systems, thermal systems, energy analysis, or engineering simulation.\nStrong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, psychometrics, and HVAC systems.\nExperience developing engineering models, simulations, or analytical tools.\nStrong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nIdeal Experience & Skills\nExperience with cooling towers, chillers, condensers, evaporative cooling systems, or data center cooling. \nFamiliarity with ASHRAE standards and weather databases. \nExperience with Python, MATLAB, EnergyPlus, TRNSYS, CFD, or similar tools. \nExperience with annual water, energy, sustainability, or lifecycle cost analyses. \nEducation & Certifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.\nTravel & Working Environment\nOnsite office environment Monday through Friday; hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.\nOccasional travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, laboratories, industry conferences, and technical meetings.\nPosition may occasionally require work outside normal business hours.\nAbility to lift up to 25 pounds and perform occasional bending, stooping, and standing.\nHow we live our culture\nOur culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.\nWhat benefits do we offer?\nWe know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:\nGenerous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave\nCompetitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one\nCompetitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans\nEducational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs \nOur commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX\nWe value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.\nSPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6934,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Health insurance","Hybrid work"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["HVAC & Refrigeration","Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T14:28:47Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T19:07:57Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/cues-sr-engineer-hvac-systems-modeling","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/cues-sr-engineer-hvac-systems-modeling.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T19:07:57Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}