1099 Turbo Machinery Consultant – Steam & Geothermal Systems jobs in United States
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Roadrunner Venture Studios · 3 months ago

1099 Turbo Machinery Consultant – Steam & Geothermal Systems

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

Roadrunner Venture Studio is an early-stage geothermal company focused on developing next-generation systems for efficient heat extraction and power generation. They are seeking a Turbo Machinery Consultant with expertise in steam turbines and expanders to provide technical input on turbine design and performance modeling for geothermal systems.

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Responsibilities

Advise on turbine and expander design suitable for geothermal or low-enthalpy steam cycles
Review and refine thermodynamic cycle models and mechanical system assumptions
Support design trade-offs related to flow efficiency, blade geometry, and materials
Evaluate candidate configurations for manufacturability, maintenance, and system integration
Provide concise deliverables and progress updates within ~10 hours/month of consulting time
Collaborate with the technical and founding teams to align modeling work with prototype development and testing plans

Qualification

Turbo machinery expertiseThermodynamic modelingMechanical engineeringFluid mechanicsGeothermal applicationsIndependent workConflict resolution

Required

Advanced degree (PhD or MS) or equivalent industry experience in mechanical engineering, thermal sciences, or a related discipline
Proven expertise in turbo machinery—preferably with steam turbines, expanders, or ORC systems
Familiarity with geothermal, waste-heat recovery, or related renewable applications
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and rotating equipment design
Ability to work independently, delivering high-impact analysis within limited consulting hours
Ability to engage without conflict to other obligations, employment, or contracts

Benefits

Flexible commitment (~10 hours/month), compatible with research or other professional work.
Opportunity to shape the design of next-generation geothermal turbo machinery.
Exposure to startup-driven energy innovation and commercialization.
A chance to apply technical depth to a transformative clean-energy mission.

Company

Roadrunner Venture Studios

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Roadrunner Venture Studios finds, builds, and finances deep technology businesses.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
people-size11-50 employees
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https://roadrunnerventurestudios.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Adam Hammer
Co-Founder and CEO
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