Turbomachinery Engineer – Water Applications

The Senior Turbomachinery Engineer – Water Applications leads advanced engineering, design optimization, and performance evaluation of pumps, turbines, compressors, and blowers used in water and energy systems. This role involves project leadership, lifecycle asset management, and cross-disciplinary coordination for turbomachinery equipment in water treatment plants, pumping stations, and energy recovery facilities. The engineer drives technical excellence, operational reliability, and system efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Design Oversight

• Lead the specification, selection, and design review of turbomachinery for large-scale municipal and industrial water projects.

• Provide technical authority on pump-turbine systems, blower stations, and energy recovery systems.

Performance Optimization & Diagnostics

• Conduct detailed performance assessments, root cause analysis, and system diagnostics to optimize energy and flow performance.

• Guide vibration analysis, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance strategies for rotating equipment.

Project Execution & Integration

• Oversee engineering deliverables across equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and operational handover.

• Coordinate with civil, electrical, controls, and instrumentation teams for system integration and automation.

Innovation & Energy Recovery Initiatives

• Develop solutions for enhancing energy efficiency and recovery using advanced modeling and control strategies.

• Evaluate and implement new technologies in variable speed drives, pump-turbine dual-mode operations, and smart monitoring systems.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in turbomachinery principles, performance modeling, and field commissioning.

• Represent engineering in cross-departmental planning and technical reviews.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Turbomachinery System Design & Specification (Pumps, Turbines, Blowers)

2. Energy Recovery and Pumped Storage Hydropower Applications

3. Advanced Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance of Rotating Assets

4. CFD/FEA Modeling, System Simulation, and Operational Optimization

5. Field Commissioning, Troubleshooting, and Retrofit Planning

6. Leadership in Cross-Functional Water Infrastructure Projects

7. Integration of Smart Monitoring, SCADA, and Controls for Turbomachinery

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or PE license preferred)

• 8–12+ years of experience in turbomachinery engineering within water utilities, hydropower, or energy recovery systems

• Deep knowledge of pump and turbine thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and system dynamics

• Hands-on experience with rotating equipment analysis tools (ANSYS CFX, Bentley Hammer, MATLAB, etc.)

• Proven project leadership experience and cross-discipline coordination

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership in engineering decision-making and technical reviews

• Proficiency in performance modeling, diagnostics, and equipment lifecycle planning

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills

• Strategic thinking toward energy efficiency, sustainability, and reliability

• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge dissemination within the team