Hydraulic Turbine Design Engineer

The Senior Hydraulic Turbine Design Engineer leads the design, development, and optimization of hydraulic turbines for hydropower generation and municipal energy recovery applications. This role requires deep expertise in turbine performance analysis, advanced simulation (CFD/FEA), and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-efficiency and reliable turbomachinery systems. The engineer will guide design teams, mentor junior staff, and serve as a key technical authority on hydraulic turbine design and integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Turbine Design Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end design of hydraulic turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, pump-turbines), including runners, guide vanes, volutes, draft tubes, and structural supports.

• Oversee 3D modeling, detailing, and tolerancing using advanced CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Inventor).

Simulation and Analysis

• Direct CFD simulations for flow behavior, cavitation, and head-flow optimization.

• Conduct FEA for structural integrity, vibration analysis, and fatigue life assessment.

• Validate design through theoretical, computational, and empirical methods.

System Integration & Project Support

• Ensure successful integration of turbines into broader hydromechanical or water utility systems.

• Review and approve design documentation, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and BOMs.

• Provide technical oversight during prototyping, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.

Innovation & Optimization

• Drive R&D for performance enhancement, efficiency improvement, and innovative hydraulic profiles.

• Contribute to patent filings, technical publications, and conference presentations.

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor and supervise junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and design excellence.

• Collaborate with electrical, civil, and controls engineers to deliver system-level solutions.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Advanced Hydraulic Turbine Design and Customization

2. CFD & FEA-Based Optimization and Validation

3. Performance Engineering and Flow-Structure Interaction

4. System Integration for Hydropower, Pumped Storage, and Energy Recovery

5. Compliance with Industry Standards (IEC 60193, ASME, API)

6. Prototyping, Testing, and Commissioning Oversight

7. Cross-Disciplinary Technical Leadership and Team Mentoring

8. Innovation in Efficiency, Cavitation Control, and Reliability Engineering

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Machinery, or a related field

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in hydraulic turbine design and development

• Proven expertise in turbine modeling, CFD (ANSYS Fluent/CFX), FEA (ANSYS Mechanical), and design validation

• Strong knowledge of hydropower principles, energy recovery applications, and water infrastructure systems

• Experience in leading projects and cross-functional design teams

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and computational skills in fluid dynamics and rotating systems

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts and deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions

• Effective communicator with excellent technical writing and presentation skills

• Proactive in driving continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing

• Committed to safety, quality, and sustainable engineering principles