MHK Energy Engineer | Wave&Tidal Renewables (Remote)

We are a research and development leader dedicated to unlocking the potential of marine renewable energy. You will join a culture of innovation and collaboration, working alongside top experts to solve some of the most complex challenges in the energy sector today. 

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the conceptual and detailed design of innovative Wave Energy Converters (WECs) and tidal turbine systems.

- Perform sophisticated hydrodynamic modeling and simulation using industry-standard software like WAMIT, OrcaFlex, and ANSYS Aqwa.

- Engineer robust mooring and anchoring systems designed to withstand harsh marine environments and extreme loading conditions.

- Conduct comprehensive site and resource characterization, utilizing GIS and advanced wave/tidal modeling techniques to assess project viability.

- Spearhead the design and integration of efficient Power Take-Off (PTO) systems, ensuring optimal energy conversion.

- Utilize advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools—such as Star-CCM+ or OpenFOAM—to analyze fluid-structure interactions and optimize device performance.

- Select and specify advanced materials, focusing on corrosion resistance and long-term durability in saltwater environments.

- Plan, coordinate, and analyze data from critical sea trials and prototype deployments to validate performance models.

Core Qualifications

- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a closely related discipline.

- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in marine energy, offshore engineering, or a similar field.

- Demonstrated proficiency with hydrodynamic and marine simulation software (e.g., OrcaFlex, WAMIT, ANSYS Aqwa).

- Hands-on experience with CFD analysis for marine applications is highly desirable.

- Strong command of MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, and control system development.

- Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of hydrodynamics, structural engineering, and naval architecture principles.

- Familiarity with materials science, particularly regarding corrosion in marine environments.

- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to tackle complex engineering challenges.

- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting technical findings.