Senior Hydro Mechanical Engineer
ENTRUST Solutions Group
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Oregon • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $165,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Perform mechanical design and review of hydro turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, etc.) and associated components.
- Perform and review mechanical calculations including structural integrity, vibration, fatigue, and hydraulic load assessments.
- Conduct or supervise finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations using tools such as ANSYS or equivalent software.
- Support condition assessment, refurbishment, uprating, and modernization projects.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, calculation notes, design reports, and drawings.
- Support selection and sizing of turbine equipment and auxiliary mechanical systems.
- Provide technical evaluation of vendor proposals and participate in technical bid assessments.
- Review and approve manufacturer documentation and fabrication drawings.
- Lead and/or support turbine commissioning activities, including installation supervision, testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues during commissioning and operation phases.
- Coordinate with electrical, civil, and control engineers for integrated hydropower plant design.
- Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, ASME standards and relevant international codes.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and inspection documentation.
- Provide construction support services including submittal review, site inspections, and quality assurance.
- Attend client meetings (both virtually and in-person).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university
- Minimum 7–12 years of experience in hydropower
- Strong experience in hydro turbine design and engineering
- Proven experience in turbine commissioning and performance testing
- Hands-on experience FEA and/or CFD software applied to hydro machinery
- Good understanding of rotor dynamics and mechanical behavior of rotating equipment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills
- Willingness to travel for site inspections and commissioning activities
- Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedules
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designhydro turbine designfinite element analysis (FEA)computational fluid dynamics (CFD)mechanical calculationsstructural integrityvibration analysisfatigue assessmenthydraulic load assessmenttechnical reporting
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershipteam coordinationclient interactionsupervisiontroubleshootingquality assurancewillingness to travel
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringvalid driver's license