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Trilon Group

Water Resources Engineer

Cary, IL

$80K - $109K/yr

Our Cary office is looking for an entry level Hydraulic Engineer. The Hydraulic/Stormwater Design Engineer independently applies, plans, designs, directs, organizes, executes, and recommends ...

Floriano Search

Hydraulic Engineer

Huntington, WV

$85K - $105K/yr

I'm working with a specialized mining equipment manufacturer that's doing some really interesting work in mobile hydraulics--and they're hiring a Hydraulic Design Engineer who can take ownership of ...

Larson Design Group

Hydraulic Designer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$59K - $89K/yr

... an entry-level technical role on the Professional Engineer licensure track. This position applies basic to intermediate hydraulic engineering principles to support design computations, technical ...

Shield AI

Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$88K - $132K/yr

Design complex hydraulic fluid systems for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems ... B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering * 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design with a focus ...

HDR

Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator

Louisville, KY · On-site

... design, engineering, and modeling techniques in the development of transportation and water ... Hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations and calculations * Preparing Drainage maps * Stormwater ...

Shield AI

Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)

Dallas, TX · On-site

Design complex hydraulic fluid systems for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems ... B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering * 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design with a focus ...

Shield AI

Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)

Dallas, TX

$88K - $132K/yr

Design complex hydraulic fluid systems for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems ... B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering * 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design with a focus ...

RFA Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

We are seeking entry-level to experienced candidates to become an integral part of our engineering ... Support the design and development of structural, electrical and hydraulic components. * Conduct ...

HDR

Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator

Louisville, KY · On-site

... design, engineering, and modeling techniques in the development of transportation and water ... Hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations and calculations * Preparing Drainage maps * Stormwater ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level hydraulic design engineer in the United States is $94,322.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $107,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Hydraulic Design Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Hydraulic Design EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Civil, or Hydraulic Engineering; internshipsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; internships
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, manufacturing, constructionManufacturing, product design, automotive
Industry UsageHydraulic systems, fluid power applicationsMechanical systems, product development

Both roles involve engineering design, but the Entry Level Hydraulic Design Engineer specializes in fluid power and hydraulic systems, often working in construction or manufacturing environments. The Mechanical Design Engineer has a broader focus on mechanical systems and product design. While credentials and work environments overlap, their specific industry applications differ, guiding candidates to choose based on their interests in hydraulics versus general mechanical design.

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Thermal / Hydraulic Design Engineer

BWX Technologies, Inc.

Barberton, OH • On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,650 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

Thermal / Hydraulic Design Engineer  - BWX Technologies, Inc.  -  Barberton, OH

BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineer to join the Design Engineering team in the Thermal/Hydraulic Design group. BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.  BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities Include:  

  • Perform thermal-hydraulic design evaluations including: steady-state and transient analysis of recirculating steam generators, two-phase flow and heat transfer analysis, incompressible/compressible flow network analysis, heat exchanger design and optimization, steam drum design, multi-phase separator design, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling using STAR CCM and ANSYS FLUENT.
  • Perform maintenance and development of in-house fluid dynamic and heat transfer analysis software in FORTRAN, Visual Basic, VBA, PYTHON, C++, etc.
  • Interface with steam/water separation equipment through support of development activities including testing and analysis.
  • Work with large data sets to infer trends and improve analysis techniques.
  • Work with other design and manufacturing engineers in development of design of components to be manufactured by BWXT Nuclear Operations Group.
  • Review fabrication drawings to ensure they satisfy functional design requirements.
  • Communicate information and status orally and in written form. Document analysis by compiling a technical report that documents analysis, results, and conclusions and compile a calculation file detailing the analysis. 
  • Develop summary presentations on analysis results applicable to a wide variety of intended audiences.
  • The selected candidate will work in a team comprising of thermal/hydraulic, structural, manufacturing, welding, project and QA engineers to evaluate and optimize pressure vessel designs.
  • The candidate will also be working closely with manufacturing and project engineers to resolve fabrication related issues.
  • Opportunity for a variety of mechanical engineering analysis assisting other groups within Design Engineering, including structural design/stress analysis such as: linear elastic sizing, fatigue, elastic-plastic, fracture mechanics, shock and vibration, thermal/mechanical, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ABAQUS or ANSYS. 

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering, or similar.  A bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering will also be considered.
  • Knowledge of single-and two-phase fluid flow and heat transfer analysis tools and methods, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of single-and two-phase fluid flow and heat transfer analysis tools and methods, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
  • Entry level role, less than 1 years of experience required.
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and retain a DOE clearance. 

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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