Principal Mechanical & Structural Engineer

Hydro-Dyne Engineering Inc. • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

Hydro-Dyne is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical & Structural Engineer to serve as the company's top internal technical authority for mechanical design, structural integrity and engineering rigor. This role will provide advanced expertise in structural calculations, FEA/CFD, mechanical design validation, and failure root-cause analysis-ensuring Hydro-Dyne products remain the most reliable, robust, and high performing headworks systems in the industry. This position is primarily internal facing and is not a managements track role. It is designed for an elite technical engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, improving design standards, and serving as the highest-level resource across Engineering and Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Extensive experience in mechanical and structural design of industrial equipment
• Strong analytical foundation with demonstrated engineering judgement
• Ability to serve as a senior technical authority across teams

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Advanced experience with FEA and structural validation tools
• Background in wastewater equipment or similar heavy mechanical systems
• Materials/corrosion expertise relevant to harsh environments
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related advanced technical degree

Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Structural Engineering Leadership
• Serve as Hydro-Dyne's highest-level technical authority in mechanical and structural engineering
• Provide advanced engineering support for custom designs, value engineering, and complex applications
• Ensure design decisions are technically sound, physically realistic, and aligned with field performance
• Lead VAVE design initiatives to challenge new and existing models
• Challenge materials used and thickness
• Design for manufacturability
• OEM sizing selections
• Structural Analysis & Advanced Modeling
• Lead structural calculations and design validation including:
• Mechanical drive design
• Structural frame support including hydraulic and seismic calculations
• Wind loading and support structures
• Drop chute structural integrity
• Shipping bracing and transport supports
• Apply and strengthen Hydro-Dyne's capabilities in:
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) where applicable
• Engineering Standards & Technical Governance
• Improve engineering design standards, calculation methods, and documentation practices
• Provide senior-level review and challenge of engineering assumptions to prevent errors and tunnel vision
• Support transition of institutional knowledge from retiring senior PE resources
• Root Cause & Field Issue Resolution
• Lead root-cause analysis of field or service issues
• Develop practical, manufacturable solutions that improve long-term equipment reliability
• Support corrosion/materials evaluation including, pickling, plastics, and degradation mechanisms
• Quality & Testing Support
• Support FAT protocol development and continuous improvement
• Partner with Production and Service teams to ensure designs translate successfully into real-world performance

Benefits

• Hydro-Dyne offers competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for this principal-level technical role.
• This position represents a long-term opportunity to shape the engineering integrity and performance excellence of Hydro-Dyne's next generation of products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal