Hydro Mechanical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assess and analyze the mechanical design of hydro turbines and associated components.

• Execute and evaluate mechanical calculations related to structural integrity, vibration, fatigue, and hydraulic loads.

• Conduct or supervise FEA and CFD simulations using ANSYS or equivalent software.

• Assist with condition assessments, refurbishments, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.

• Draft and review technical specifications, calculation documentation, design reports, and schematics.

• Aid in the selection and sizing of turbine equipment and supplementary mechanical systems.

• Analyze vendor proposals and engage in technical bid evaluations.

• Review and validate manufacturer documentation and fabrication drawings.

• Lead or assist in turbine commissioning activities, including installation oversight, testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation.

• Resolve mechanical and operational challenges during commissioning and operational phases.

• Collaborate with electrical, civil, and controls engineers on integrated hydropower plant designs.

• Ensure adherence to IEC, ASME, and other pertinent international standards.

• Compile technical reports and inspection documentation.

• Provide construction support via submittal reviews, site inspections, and quality assurance activities.

• Participate in virtual and in-person client meetings.

• Travel as necessary, typically not exceeding 15% of the time.

• Support client hydro assets through mechanical evaluations, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, maintenance planning and execution, and asset performance enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, preferably with a focus on stress analysis, mechanical design, or turbomachinery.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in hydropower.

• Extensive background in hydro turbine design and engineering, fleet engineering, commissioning, and/or operational roles.

• Experience in turbine commissioning and performance testing.

• Practical experience with FEA and/or CFD software utilized for hydro machinery.

• Strong knowledge of rotor dynamics and the mechanical behavior of rotating equipment.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing capabilities.

• Willingness to travel for site inspections and commissioning tasks.

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

• Familiarity with BOP systems, such as lubrication systems, hydraulic power units, and compressed-air systems.

• Experience with fatigue analysis, welding, and cavitation.

• Experience in designing or analyzing penstocks, spherical valves, and butterfly valves is advantageous.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other 2D and 3D modeling software is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters innovation.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.

• Retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Flexible work schedules available.

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Optional life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization insurance plans.

• HSA or FSA medical accounts.

• FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.

• Potential for discretionary bonuses.

• Flexibility for remote work, primarily from home.