Remote Hydropower Mechanical Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Houston (TX); Remoto; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

PTO and retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Descrizione del lavoro

ENTRUST Solutions Group seeks a Hydro Mechanical Engineer with strong design engineering, fleet engineering, commissioning, and operation experience of hydro turbines and BOP systems for projects across the United States and Canada.

You will support client hydro assets through mechanical assessments, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and asset performance optimization, with opportunities to work on modernization projects and technical bid reviews.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Mechanical design

Hydropower experience

Turbine commissioning

FEA/CFD analysis

Rotor dynamics

Analytical writing

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Formazione

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Strumenti

ANSYS

Descrizione del lavoro

ENTRUST Solutions Group seeks a Hydro Mechanical Engineer with strong design engineering, fleet engineering, commissioning, and operation experience of hydro turbines and BOP systems for projects across the United States and Canada.

You will support client hydro assets through mechanical assessments, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and asset performance optimization, with opportunities to work on modernization projects and technical bid reviews.