Remote Hydro Mechanical Engineer — Turbine Design & Ops

ENTRUST Solutions Group, A Leidos Company; Greenville, Wilmington, Houston (SC, DE, TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Hydro Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in hydro turbines, balance-of-plant systems, and asset optimization to support projects across North America. You will assess mechanical designs, perform calculations, and help advance commissioning and operation activities for hydro assets.

The role requires expertise in turbine design, FEA/CFD applications, rotor dynamics, and technical reporting; travel is expected up to 15%.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mechanical design of hydro turbines and related components.
• Perform mechanical calculations for structural integrity, vibration, fatigue, and hydraulic loads.
• Conduct or oversee FEA and 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 codes.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and inspection records.
• Provide construction support, including submittal reviews, site inspections, and QA.
• Attend client meetings (virtual and in-person).
• Travel as needed (typically not exceeding 15%).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydro turbine design

Fleet engineering

Commissioning

Operations

Turbine commissioning

FEA/CFD

Rotor dynamics

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Hydro Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in hydro turbines, balance-of-plant systems, and asset optimization to support projects across North America. You will assess mechanical designs, perform calculations, and help advance commissioning and operation activities for hydro assets.

The role requires expertise in turbine design, FEA/CFD applications, rotor dynamics, and technical reporting; travel is expected up to 15%.