Solution Consultant
Opus 2
Turbo Machinery Consultant – Steam & Geothermal Systems
Roadrunner Venture Studios
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Advise on turbine and expander design suitable for geothermal or low-enthalpy steam cycles.
- Review and refine thermodynamic cycle models and mechanical system assumptions.
- Support design trade-offs related to flow efficiency, blade geometry, and materials.
- Evaluate candidate configurations for manufacturability, maintenance, and system integration.
- Provide concise deliverables and progress updates within ~10 hours/month of consulting time.
- Collaborate with the technical and founding teams to align modeling work with prototype development and testing plans.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD or MS) or equivalent industry experience in mechanical engineering, thermal sciences, or a related discipline.
- Proven expertise in turbo machinery—preferably with steam turbines, expanders, or ORC systems.
- Familiarity with geothermal, waste-heat recovery, or related renewable applications.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and rotating equipment design.
- Ability to work independently, delivering high-impact analysis within limited consulting hours.
- Ability to engage without conflict to other obligations, employment, or contracts.
Benefits
- Flexible commitment (~10 hours/month), compatible with research or other professional work.
- Opportunity to shape the design of next-generation geothermal turbo machinery.
- Exposure to startup-driven energy innovation and commercialization.
- A chance to apply technical depth to a transformative clean-energy mission.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
thermodynamic cycle modelingmechanical system designflow efficiency analysisblade geometry designmaterials evaluationmanufacturability assessmentmaintenance evaluationsystem integrationturbo machineryrotating equipment design
Soft skills
independent workhigh-impact analysisconcise communicationcollaborationconflict resolution
Certifications
PhD in Mechanical EngineeringMS in Mechanical Engineering
