Hydro Mechanical Engineer

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $90k - $115k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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ENTRUST Solutions Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2002

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏗️ Construction

Consulting • Logistics • Construction

ENTRUST Solutions Group is a North American utility engineering and consulting firm specializing in electric and gas infrastructure. The company delivers engineering, program and project management, regulatory compliance, inspection and construction management, automation, and data solutions across transmission, distribution, substations, power generation, renewable energy, and pipeline projects. Serving utilities, co-ops, municipal and government clients across all 50 states and Canada, ENTRUST emphasizes innovation, technical expertise, and community-focused infrastructure modernization with a workforce of over 3,200 professionals and more than two decades of experience.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and review the mechanical design of hydro turbines and related components • Perform and review 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 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 IEC, ASME, and other relevant international codes • Prepare technical reports and inspection records • Provide construction support through submittal reviews, site inspections, and quality assurance • Attend virtual and in-person client meetings • Travel as needed, typically not exceeding 15% • Support client hydro assets through mechanical assessments, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, maintenance planning and execution, and asset performance optimization

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, preferably focused 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 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 • Knowledge of BOP systems, including lubrication systems, hydraulic power units, and compressed-air systems • Experience with fatigue analysis, welding, and cavitation • Experience designing or analyzing penstocks, spherical valves, and butterfly valves is a plus • Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other 2D and 3D modeling software is preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation • Professional growth and career development opportunities • Generous paid time off (PTO) • Retirement program with company match • Tuition reimbursement • Flexible work schedules • Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans • Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans • HSA or FSA medical accounts • FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts • Potential discretionary bonus • Remote work flexibility, primarily from home