Senior Hydro Mechanical Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Hydro Mechanical Engineer role is remote, primarily from home, with the listing location in Wilmington, DE. The posting states an annual salary range of $120,000–$165,000. The role supports ENTRUST Solutions Group’s work on critical energy and infrastructure systems. The engineer supports client hydropower assets through mechanical assessments, calculations, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and performance optimization. The role contributes to turbine and balance-of-plant design, modernization, commissioning, and reliable operation.

What you'll do

• Evaluate hydro turbine mechanical designs and components
• perform and review calculations for structural integrity, vibration, fatigue, and hydraulic loads
• conduct or oversee FEA and CFD
• support assessments, refurbishments, uprates, and modernization
• prepare specifications, reports, and drawings
• review vendor proposals and fabrication documents
• support commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification
• coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• provide construction support and site inspections.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior hydro mechanical engineer

remote

wilmington de

entrust solutions group

hydropower

hydro turbines

fea

cfd

commissioning

mechanical design

travel typically up to 15%

$120k–$165k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible work schedules
• medical, dental, and vision
• life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans
• HSA/FSA options.

Why this role

Hydropower turbine engineering role involving FEA/CFD, commissioning, and projects across the United States and Canada; travel typically does not exceed 15%.

About the employer

ENTRUST Solutions Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.