Job DetailsJob Location: CLEARWATER, FL 33762Position Summary 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. Key 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 QualificationsQualifications Required 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 Strongly Preferred 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 Compensation & Opportunity 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.

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