Wave Energy Engineer

Innovative Marine Power – Join a stealth-mode, research-driven organization accelerating ocean-renewable breakthroughs. Our interdisciplinary crew blends naval architecture, control theory, and structural dynamics to deliver utility-scale wave farms. No corporate red tape, just rigor, creativity, and measurable impact.

Responsibilities

- Lead conceptual development of point absorbers, attenuators, and novel WEC typologies from sketch to prototype.  

- Execute hydrodynamic modeling in WAMIT, Ansys Aqwa, OpenFOAM, and MATLAB; interpret RAOs, added-mass, and damping matrices.  

- Design mooring and anchoring systems, run fatigue checks in OrcaFlex, and minimize footprint under dynamic loading.  

- Specify and size power-take-off subsystems (hydraulic, direct-drive, air-turbine) ensuring maximum conversion efficiency.  

- Perform resource assessment: analyze NOAA buoy data, hindcast spectra, and extreme-sea-state statistics to inform site selection.  

- Develop control algorithms (latching, reactive control) that boost annual energy capture while respecting structural limits.  

- Collaborate with structural and electrical engineers on survivability, grid-integration, and certification documentation.  

- Present findings to investors, academia, and regulators; craft technical papers that raise TRL and secure grant funding.  

Requirements

- Bachelor’s or higher in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.  

- 5+ years’ hands-on experience with wave energy converter or floating offshore structures.  

- Proficiency in WAMIT, Ansys Aqwa, OrcaFlex, OpenFOAM, and MATLAB/Simulink.  

- Demonstrated skill in hydrodynamic theory, control systems, and mooring design.  

- Solid grasp of structural dynamics, fatigue, and corrosion mechanics in marine environments.  

- Ability to translate complex simulation outputs into actionable design improvements.  

- Strong written and verbal communication; capable of tailoring content to engineers, stakeholders, and non-technical partners.  

- Self-directed, analytical, and comfortable working with distributed, cross-functional teams.  

Why This Role Matters

Wave power remains the most concentrated form of renewable energy on Earth—yet its potential is largely untapped. By joining us, you will push the frontier of marine renewables, delivering resilient clean-energy assets that operate when the sun sets and the wind stalls. Your models will drive steel in the water, and your decisions will influence global carbon reduction targets.

Application Process

Submit a concise résumé and a one-page project portfolio highlighting hydrodynamic or mooring analyses you have executed. Selected candidates will complete a short technical case study before meeting the engineering panel.