ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Geothermal System Design and Analysis Lead

San Antonio, Texas

Employer: SWRI
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • Enable modeling and control of complex thermal fluid systems comprising control valves, piping, machinery, heat exchangers, and other various fluid/gas components to support geothermal system design and development.
  • Enable our team to incorporate advanced control and monitoring strategies into test facilities and piping systems that are delivered to the client.
  • Enable fast and efficient commissioning of complex power generation systems and components from kW to MW scale.
  • Assist clients in determining the cost effectiveness of different machinery configurations for advance geothermal power cycles.
  • Write reports and present technical data to clients and industry peers.

  • Develop models for fluid thermal systems using 1D finite volume of finite element principles; this may include the use of off the shelf software such as Hysys, NPSS, or fluent.
  • Develop and validate simulations for control strategies for fluid thermal systems using 1D finite volume of finite element principles utilizing innovative configurations of machinery; this may include the use of off the shelf software such as Hysys, NPSS, or fluent.
  • Develop improved or optimized fluid thermal system designs/improvements for existing or planned systems based off of model feedback.
  • Run cycle analysis and optimize cycles for refrigeration and power generation.
  • Develop new research topics for advancing geothermal and district heat applications

  • Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  • 0-5 years: Thermal fluid system modeling and control background.
  • Graduate experience in developing model and control algorithms for thermal fluid piping systems is helpful
  • Classes or experience in Off the shelf software such as Hysys, NPSS, or fluent or similar or interest in related software
  • will need to operate tests outdoors, indoors, and in extreme environments at field sites
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required
Created: 2024-06-25
Reference: 18-01448
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112

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