Project Engineer for Tidal Stream Energy Closing date: May 18, 2026

Project Engineer – Tidal Stream Energy

Department: Engineering Science, University of Oxford

Salary: Grade 7 – £39,424–£47,779 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University weighting)

Closing date: 18 May 2026, 12:00 PM

Role Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Project Engineer to join the Environmental Fluid Mechanics research group. The post is funded by the EPSRC and is fixed‑term for 2 years, with a possibility of extension. The role focuses on designing, manufacturing, assembling, and testing laboratory‑scale tidal turbines and platform concepts as part of the EPSRC‑funded CoTide programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of electrical and mechanical systems for tidal turbines and platforms.
• Perform CAD and FEA work to support design development.
• Identify and apply applicable certification standards in design.
• Collaborate with hydrodynamicists and computational modellers within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Support the development of whole‑system engineering models and innovative designs for tidal energy systems.

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate or higher level degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong background and experience in CAD, FEA, and the use of certification standards in design.
• Excellent communication skills.

Contact

Prof. Richard Willden –

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