Remote Hydro Mechanical Engineer – Turbine Design & Commissioning

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement program with company match

Generous PTO and flexible schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group seeks a Hydro Mechanical Engineer with deep hands-on experience in hydro turbine design, fleet engineering, commissioning, and operation across North America. You will perform mechanical assessments, calculations, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and asset optimization for client hydro assets.

The role requires ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, 6+ years hydropower background, proficiency with FEA/CFD (ANSYS or similar), rotor dynamics, and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, preferably with a focus on stress analysis, mechanical design, or turbomachinery.
• At least 6 years of hydropower experience.
• Extensive experience in hydro turbine design and engineering, fleet engineering, commissioning, and/or operations.
• Experience in turbine commissioning and performance testing.
• Hands-on experience with FEA and/or CFD software applied to hydro machinery.
• Solid understanding of rotor dynamics and the mechanical behavior of rotating equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections and commissioning activities.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review the mechanical design of hydro turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, etc.) and related components.
• Perform and review mechanical calculations for structural integrity, vibration, fatigue, and hydraulic loads.
• Conduct or oversee finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations using ANSYS or comparable software.
• Support condition assessments, refurbishments, uprates, and modernization projects.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, calculation notes, design reports, and drawings.
• Support the selection and sizing of turbine equipment and auxiliary mechanical systems.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and participate in technical bid reviews.
• Review and approve manufacturer documentation and fabrication drawings.
• Lead or support turbine commissioning, including installation oversight, testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues during commissioning and operation.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and controls engineers on integrated hydropower plant design.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC and ASME standards and other relevant international codes.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and inspection records.
• Provide construction support, including submittal reviews, site inspections, and quality assurance.
• Attend virtual and in-person client meetings.
• Travel as needed, typically not exceeding 15%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydropower experience

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

CFD software

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group seeks a Hydro Mechanical Engineer with deep hands-on experience in hydro turbine design, fleet engineering, commissioning, and operation across North America. You will perform mechanical assessments, calculations, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and asset optimization for client hydro assets.

The role requires ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, 6+ years hydropower background, proficiency with FEA/CFD (ANSYS or similar), rotor dynamics, and ability to