The Director – Hydromechanical and Turbine Applications is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic planning, engineering oversight, and performance optimization of hydromechanical systems and turbine technologies across water and energy-related infrastructure projects. This role leads multidisciplinary teams in the design, integration, and maintenance of high-performance turbines, gates, penstocks, and associated control systems. The director ensures engineering integrity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in both greenfield and retrofit hydropower or water management projects.
Strategic Oversight & Planning
Develop and lead the long-term strategy for hydromechanical and turbine application development.
Identify opportunities for performance enhancement and lifecycle cost reduction.
Engineering Design & Technical Governance
Provide expert review and approval of turbine and hydromechanical component designs (e.g., Francis, Kaplan, Pelton turbines, valves, gates, surge tanks, draft tubes).
Establish and enforce engineering standards, technical specifications, and design guidelines.
Project Leadership
Oversee the mechanical design and installation of turbines, penstocks, intake gates, and hydraulic control systems in major capital projects.
Lead feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical evaluations of new and existing installations.
System Performance & Reliability
Drive improvements in system reliability and turbine efficiency through condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.
Analyze system behavior to reduce cavitation, vibrations, wear, and efficiency loss.
Team & Vendor Coordination
Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams and interface with external consultants, EPC contractors, and OEM suppliers.
Ensure proper vendor selection, performance monitoring, and compliance with specifications.
Compliance & Sustainability
Ensure all hydromechanical systems meet applicable industry codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
Support integration of sustainable energy solutions in water infrastructure and hydropower applications.
Budget & Asset Planning
Develop capital and operational budgets for hydromechanical systems and turbine upgrades.
Drive cost-effective strategies for equipment lifecycle management.
Design and Application of Hydropower Turbines and Hydromechanical Equipment
Project Oversight of Installation, Retrofit, and Commissioning Activities
Performance Optimization and Lifecycle Management of Turbine Systems
Integration of Advanced Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance Tools
Leadership in Cross-Functional Engineering and Technical Review Teams
Compliance with Environmental, Hydraulic, and Mechanical Standards
Stakeholder and Vendor Coordination for System Delivery and Support
Strategic Planning for Future Hydropower and Water-Energy Projects
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, or a related discipline.
12+ years of experience in hydromechanical systems, hydroelectric turbines, or related infrastructure.
Proven track record in large-scale project delivery and system optimization.
Strong background in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and rotating equipment design.
Expertise in turbine and gate design, system hydraulics, and mechanical integrity
Ability to interpret CFD analysis, FEA, and structural simulations
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
Familiarity with international codes (e.g., ASME, IEC, ISO, AWWA, FERC)
Knowledge of control systems for hydraulic actuators and flow regulation
Commitment to safety, innovation, and engineering excellence