Javier E.
Hydraulic Engineer | CFD | ANSYS Fluent & OpenFOAM
Santiago,
Chile
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About
I am a Civil Hydraulic Engineer specializing in hydraulic analysis, numerical modeling, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
I have professional experience developing hydraulic calculations, evaluating design alternatives, and performing CFD simulations for water infrastructure and hydraulic projects. I work with ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM, applying CFD to real engineering problems such as seawater intakes, brine outfalls, energy dissipation chambers, hydraulic junctions, and flow distribution systems.
My experience includes:
Hydraulic calculations, pipeline sizing, and evaluation of design alternatives.
CFD modeling using ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM.
Analysis of head losses, pressure and velocity distributions, flow behavior, and energy dissipation.
Comparison of multiple design configurations and operating conditions to support engineering decisions.
Post-processing and interpretation of CFD results.
Preparation of technical reports, graphs, and engineering recommendations.
My thesis focused on CFD modeling of head losses and sedimentation in steel and HDPE pipelines for copper tailings transportation, including a comparison of the k–ε and k–ω SST turbulence models against established semi-empirical models.
I focus on understanding the engineering problem behind the simulation, rather than simply producing CFD results. My goal is to provide technically sound simulations and clear engineering conclusions that can support design decisions.
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I have professional experience developing hydraulic calculations, evaluating design alternatives, and performing CFD simulations for water infrastructure and hydraulic projects. I work with ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM, applying CFD to real engineering problems such as seawater intakes, brine outfalls, energy dissipation chambers, hydraulic junctions, and flow distribution systems.
My experience includes:
Hydraulic calculations, pipeline sizing, and evaluation of design alternatives.
CFD modeling using ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM.
Analysis of head losses, pressure and velocity distributions, flow behavior, and energy dissipation.
Comparison of multiple design configurations and operating conditions to support engineering decisions.
Post-processing and interpretation of CFD results.
Preparation of technical reports, graphs, and engineering recommendations.
My thesis focused on CFD modeling of head losses and sedimentation in steel and HDPE pipelines for copper tailings transportation, including a comparison of the k–ε and k–ω SST turbulence models against established semi-empirical models.
I focus on understanding the engineering problem behind the simulation, rather than simply producing CFD results. My goal is to provide technically sound simulations and clear engineering conclusions that can support design decisions.
Experience
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PROJECT ENGINEER
GSI · Full-time
Mar 2026 –
Present
5 mos
Chile
Performed hydraulic calculations, pipeline sizing, alternative assessment, and quantity takeoffs for water infrastructure and sanitary engineering projects.
Developed CFD models using ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM for seawater intakes, brine outfalls, energy dissipation chambers, and hydraulic junctions.
Evaluated up to four simulation scenarios per study, considering different return periods, structural configurations, and operating conditions to compare hydraulic performance and support design decisions.
Post-processed and interpreted simulation results, prepared technical graphs and engineering reports, and provided recommendations to support project alternatives and design decisions.
Education
- Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María Bachelor's in civil engineering, Civil Engineering 2018 – 2025 My thesis focused on CFD modeling of head losses and sedimentation in steel and HDPE pipelines for copper tailings transportation, including a comparison of the k–ε and k–ω SST turbulence models against established semi-empirical models.
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Joined: August 18, 2026
Last seen: August 18, 2026
Area of Expertise
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Santiago, Chile