Sr. Hydro Mechanical Engineer

About the role

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Hydro Mechanical Engineer with strong design and commissioning expertise in hydro turbines and associated balance of plant (BOP) systems for projects in the United States and Canada. The successful candidate will focus on turbine mechanical design, technical review, and site commissioning support.

This role is designated as remote, offering flexibility to primarily work from home while staying connected to your team and projects. Occasional in-office presence may be required for client meetings, team events, or training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and review of hydro turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, etc.) and associated components.
• Perform and review mechanical calculations including structural integrity, vibration, fatigue, and hydraulic load assessments.
• Conduct or supervise finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations using tools such as ANSYS or equivalent software.
• Support condition assessment, refurbishment, uprating, 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.
• Provide technical evaluation of vendor proposals and participate in technical bid assessments.
• Review and approve manufacturer documentation and fabrication drawings.
• Lead and/or support turbine commissioning activities, including installation supervision, testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues during commissioning and operation phases.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and control engineers for integrated hydropower plant design.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, ASME standards and relevant international codes.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and inspection documentation.
• Provide construction support services including submittal review, site inspections, and quality assurance.
• Attend client meetings (both virtually and in-person).
• Travel as required but not expected to exceed 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university (with emphasis in stress analysis, mechanical design or turbomachinery).
• Minimum 7–12 years of experience in hydropower.
• Strong experience in hydro turbine design and engineering.
• Proven experience in turbine commissioning and performance testing.
• Hands-on experience with FEA and/or CFD software applied to hydro machinery.
• Good understanding of rotor dynamics and mechanical behavior of rotating equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections and commissioning activities.
• Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of BOP systems, including: lubrication systems, hydraulic power units, compressed air systems.
• Experience in fatigue analysis, welding, and cavitation.
• Experience in design or analysis of penstock, spherical valves, and butterfly valves.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Microstation, or other 2D and 3D modeling software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Pay

$120,000 – $165,000 annually (exempt position).