HydroLab
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Global Hydro Energy GmbH
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Hybrid
Senior Hydraulic Engineer (m/f/d)
Experience in hydraulic development, turbine design, CFD and geometry optimization? Join us in Wels for a responsible role in a dynamic, technically challenging environment.
Your Tasks - What to expect
- Development and optimization of hydraulic turbine components through CFD studies and evaluation of power plant data
- Performing flow simulations with Ansys CFX and Ansys Fluent and analytical calculations (e.g., pressure/speed increase, worst-case scenarios) for internal research and client reports
- Planning, conducting, and evaluating model tests in close collaboration with partner institutes
- Contributing to national and international research projects including funding applications
- Analysis and evaluation of plant measurements worldwide (e.g., efficiency, vibrations, loads)
- Automating simulations and evaluations using script coding (e.g., Python, Perl, VBA) including data analysis and process modeling
- Contributing to the development of calculation and design guidelines
Your Profile - What you bring
- Completed Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology, Sustainable Energy Systems, or a related field
- At least 10 years of professional experience in turbine designing, CFD geometry development, data analysis, and plant measurements – ideally combined with experience in refurbishment projects or a related technical field, preferably with industry experience
- In-depth knowledge of flow simulations, geometry optimization, and test evaluations
- Proficient in Ansys Fluent/CFX and Python, Perl or VBA
- Structured working style and a strong willingness to learn
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written); good German skills are an advantage
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 10%)
- Location: Dr.-Schauer-Straße 26, 4600 Wels
Our Offer - What we stand for
- A varied and technically challenging work environment in the field of renewable energy
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
- An open work culture where ideas and innovation matter
- Flat hierarchies and a collaborative team atmosphere
We offer a market-compliant gross monthly salary starting from € 4,500 with a significant overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.
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- Department
- HydroLab
- Role
- Hydraulic R&D Engineer
- Locations
- Global Hydro Energy GmbH
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Monthly salary
- €4,500
About Global Hydro Energy GmbH
Global Hydro is a technology leader in small hydropower and offers turnkey solutions – from turbine development to digital power plant management. Our team is driven by a passion for technology and always works in a solution-oriented way. As experts, we have the experience and the motivation to act innovatively, digitally and with a long-term perspective – to create sustainable solutions for us and future generations.